According to recent data released by Glassnode, XRP has been identified as the sole major cryptocurrency to remain profitable for investors who acquired it between three to six months ago. This outcome underscores XRP’s distinct standing during the broader market stagnation observed throughout the early months of 2025.
The cryptocurrency market has failed to sustain the upward momentum observed in late 2024. While Bitcoin and XRP currently trade near their early-year prices, several altcoins have faced steeper declines. XRP, which peaked at $3.399 in January with gains over 35%, has since lost that ground but still maintains a 2% year-to-date increase.
Glassnode conducted an analysis—shared in a tweet on Tuesday—comparing the current prices of four major cryptocurrencies with the cost basis of buyers during the bullish phase from December to January. The evaluation focused on mid-term sentiment by analyzing the portfolio outcomes of investors who entered the market three to six months prior.
Profitability Among Mid-Term Holders Shows Significant Variation
The analysis revealed that wallets holding leading digital assets during this period have faced substantial losses, with XRP standing out as the only significant exception. This emphasizes the resilience of the fourth-largest cryptocurrency amid adverse market conditions.
For context, Solana trades at $146, marking a 28% drop below the 3–6 month realized price based on the age trendline, which signals notable losses for mid-term investors. Ethereum shows even greater weakness, currently priced at $1,800—36% below the average acquisition cost for this group of holders.
Bitcoin currently trades just below its cost basis of $95,000 but has shown greater resilience than Ethereum and Solana. A recent surge above $96,000 may have pushed 3–6 month holdings into profit.
XRP, on the other hand, has sustained upward momentum, with investors who purchased in December and January witnessing an unrealized gain of no less than 11%. This profitability has lessened the selling pressure among mid-term holders and has positioned XRP as a potentially appealing choice for prospective investors.
