- Garlinghouse says XRP stands out through fast settlement, low fees, scale, and network longevity.
- XRP Ledger wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP hit a record 332,230, Santiment data shows.
- XRP remains 62% below its all-time high as the price still waits for a breakout confirmation.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has framed XRP’s edge around speed, cost, scale, and longevity, rather than market hype. In a short Ripple video, he said the network was designed to solve a specific payments problem.
His comments came as XRP faces a mixed picture in 2026. Network activity and wallet accumulation are rising, while the token remains far below its record high.
Ripple CEO Points to Speed, Cost, and Scale as XRP’s Edge
Garlinghouse traced XRP’s origins to the early days of the XRP Ledger more than a decade ago. He said early contributors included developers familiar with Bitcoin’s core limitations. According to him, the goal was not to copy Bitcoin.
The aim was to build a blockchain specialized for payments, especially cross-border transfers. He highlighted three core metrics. Transactions settle in about 3 to 5 seconds, cost less than a penny, and have crossed 4 billion total transactions.
Garlinghouse also pointed to the token’s community. He described the “XRP family” as a major part of the network’s staying power.
Record XRP Wallets Show Rising Accumulation
That message is landing as the XRP Ledger records stronger on-chain participation. Santiment data shared by CoinEdition showed that 332,230 wallets now hold at least 10,000 XRP.
That marks an all-time high for this wallet category. The increase has continued since June 2024, despite sharp price swings and weaker market momentum. The trend shows a gap between network behavior and price action. Larger wallet counts are rising, even as XRP remains under pressure.
Basically, wallets with at least 10,000 tokens are often watched as a sign of stronger holder conviction. However, the data does not solely confirm future gains, but it shows rising exposure among larger participants.
Price Action Lags as XRP Waits for Technical Confirmation
The market picture remains more cautious. XRP is still down 62% from its all-time high near $3.84, despite stronger network and wallet data. CoinEdition said the token was trading near $1.43, close to the 23.6% Fibonacci level at $1.4247.
Source: TradingView
The chart also showed support between $1.34 and $1.27. That support zone has repeatedly attracted buyers since March. A break below it would weaken the current structure. The report added that XRP gained about 12.07% over 16 days.
Still, price action remains capped by a descending resistance trendline from the February high. For now, Garlinghouse’s answer is clear. XRP’s uniqueness lies in fast settlement, low cost, long usage history, and a large holder base, while price confirmation remains unfinished.
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