The latest XRP rich list update shows a noticeable shift in token distribution. Investors now need just over 2,200 XRP to enter the top 10% of all XRP wallets worldwide.
This change comes as analysts closely watch whether the XRP price could decouple from Bitcoin in the next major crypto market cycle.
2,200 XRP Now Secures Top 10% Position
Recent wallet data reveals that around 760,000 addresses currently hold between 2,200 and 7,700 XRP. Holding approximately 2,232 XRP now places an investor inside the top 10% of XRP holders globally.
Here’s how the current distribution looks:
- Top 10%: ~2,232 XRP
- Top 5%: ~7,700 XRP (down from ~8,100 two months ago)
- Top 1%: ~46,400 XRP
- Top 0.1%: ~290,000 XRP (down from ~360,000 previously)
- Top 0.01%: ~3.8 million XRP
The lower thresholds suggest that XRP distribution is slowly changing. While fewer tokens are now required to enter higher wallet tiers, the U.S. dollar value of those holdings remains significantly higher compared to previous years due to XRP’s long-term price growth.
Retail Participation Rises as Larger Holders Consolidate
Between December 2024 and February 2026, total XRP wallets increased from 5.97 million to 7.79 million, marking a rise of nearly 30%.
A closer look at the wallet structure shows:
- Wallets holding under 500 XRP grew sharply
- Balances between 500 and 10,000 XRP expanded steadily
- The 10,000–50,000 XRP tier also increased
- Wallets holding 50,000 to 1 million XRP remained mostly stable
- Addresses with over 1 million XRP declined slightly
This suggests that retail participation is expanding. More small investors are entering the XRP ecosystem. However, large holders continue to control a significant portion of the supply, meaning distribution remains concentrated at the top.
Wallet growth alone does not confirm a major institutional shift. It mainly shows broader participation.
Institutional Positioning vs Retail Uncertainty
Current market conditions show mixed sentiment. Retail investors remain cautious amid price volatility. At the same time, broader crypto ETF inflows and institutional adoption trends indicate that larger players are increasing exposure during market pullbacks.
This pattern has appeared in previous market cycles. Retail fear often peaks near cycle lows, while long-term investors quietly accumulate assets.
If XRP were to decouple from Bitcoin’s price movements in the future, analysts believe accumulation during uncertainty could play a key role.
Ripple’s Long-Term Infrastructure Strategy
According to recent comments from Brad Garlinghouse, XRP’s growth will not happen overnight. Instead, it will depend on steady infrastructure development.
Ripple has spent years building partnerships, expanding regulatory engagement, and improving the XRP Ledger. Ongoing upgrades focus on liquidity improvements, cross-border payments, tokenization, and real-world use cases.
Supporters argue that this long-term strategy could strengthen XRP fundamentals beyond short-term price speculation.
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FAQs
You now need about 2,232 XRP to rank in the top 10% of XRP wallets worldwide, reflecting recent shifts in token distribution.
Retail wallets are rising fast, but large holders still control major supply, so XRP remains top-heavy despite broader participation.
Ripple focuses on infrastructure, payments, and tokenization, which may support long-term fundamentals beyond short-term price swings.
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