XRP flips BNB, reaching the top 3 cryptocurrency of the world.

XRP flips BNB, coming after Bitcoin and Ethereum at number 3.

XRP starts 2026 Strongly : Rank Top 3

Having a great start this year, XRP flips BNB. Yes, XRP(Ripple) overtook the BNB(Binance) in terms of trading and became the third largest cryptocurrency of the world. Just two days back, BNB was ranking as the top third crypto currency, following Bitcoin and Ethereum which were on the number one and two. In terms of asset value, the currency crossed value of 2$ on Friday, and this is the first time Ripple reached this price. 

Investors are continuously investing their money, as of January 2, U.S. spot asset ETFs received $13.59 million of new investor money. Since these ETFs were launched, a total of $1.18 billion has been invested in them.

Source - Watcher Guru

Historical Context 

Asset ranks at the top 3 position by market value several times in 2025. Each time, it happened after strong price jumps, $2.83 in January, $3.55 in July, and $2.63 in October. Allowing asset to briefly move ahead of BNB. However, the overall crypto market remained negative. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stayed low at 24, showing fear among investors. At the same time, bearish opinions increased by 20%–30% compared to November, meaning most traders were still cautious about the market.

Earlier in 2025, BNB had overtaken Ripple to claim third place after a strong rally and increased engagement on the Binance Chain network. That move was backed by price gains and heightened ecosystem activity. However, the current rebound from XRP signals renewed investor appetite and shifting capital flows in the crypto markets as traders reassess top altcoins.

Insights, Marketcap and Crypto

Market capitalization decides which currency to be ranked on what number, and this market capitalization depends on the coin's price. As the price on coins changes rapidly so as ranks do. Except Bitcoin and Ethereum, market caps of major coins like Ripple, Binance and others are very close. As a result a small change in coin price leads to the change in rank and position. Sometimes position often changes just in hours. 

Ranks can be a medium to know about what investors and traders think of the market. Traders aiming for the short gain, moves their currency from one crypto to another. As if currency starts rising faster than BNB, traders may sell Binance and buy Ripple to benefit from the price move.

A Milestone for Ripple

BNB was a major cryptocurrency, while Ripple started at a much smaller level. The position XRP has reached today, and the fact that it has overtaken BNB, clearly shows that investor confidence in XRP is continuously growing. This is no small achievement — The asset has truly reached an important milestone.

Conclusion - When the rank of cryptocurrency changes, it comes into the limelight immediately. News about the currency surfaces on every social media platform. People became more attentive and this attention can attract new investors and traders, which can lead to increase in prices for a short term. We can hope that, after Ripple flips, volatility increases making profit for numerous investors.

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