Expert Mentions XRP Among Altcoins That Destroyed Portfolios in 2025

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Market Analysis: XRP and Underperforming Altcoins in 2025

As 2025 approaches its end, crypto market commentators are assessing the performance of various digital assets. A well-known analyst recently highlighted several major cryptocurrencies that significantly underperformed in 2025, with XRP declining by approximately 42% over the year.

XRP’s Performance Breakdown

According to the analysis, XRP peaked at $3.34 on January 20, representing a 60.75% increase from its January 1 opening price of $2.08. The token has since retraced to approximately $1.91, placing it roughly 42.8% below its peak.

However, the impact on investors varies significantly based on entry points:

• Peak buyers: An investor who purchased $1,000 worth of XRP at $3.34 would hold approximately 299.4 tokens, currently valued at roughly $571, representing a loss of about $430.
• Early buyers: Investors who purchased $1,000 worth of XRP near $0.50 (several weeks before the re-election) would have acquired 2,000 tokens, currently valued at approximately $3,820—still showing substantial gains.

Broader Market Underperformers

Beyond XRP, several other tokens recorded severe losses in 2025:

• JITO: down 91%
• BEAM: down 90%
• TIA: down 89%
• SHIB: down 72%

Analysts suggest that investors would have been better served by focusing on Bitcoin or maintaining more balanced exposure to avoid concentrated losses in altcoins.