2025 Crypto Recap: Why XRP and Solana Volatility Doubled Bitcoin
XRP and Solana volatility in 2025 was twice as high as Bitcoin's. Explore how institutional ETF inflows and liquidity are creating a stability gap in the crypto market.
Shaking hands but holding a fist. While Bitcoin found its chill through institutional adoption, XRP and Solana remained on a rollercoaster. In 2025, trading these major altcoins was twice as bumpy as the largest cryptocurrency, highlighting a stark gap in market maturity.
The 2025 XRP Solana Volatility Gap
According to data from CoinDesk Indices, realized volatility over the past 365 days hit 87% for Solana and 80% for XRP. In contrast, Bitcoin maintained a much calmer 43%. Even Ethereum and BNB couldn't match Bitcoin's stability, clocking in at 77% and 55% respectively.
Institutional Moats and Liquidity Inflows
The stabilizing force for Bitcoin has been the massive influx of institutional capital. Since their January 2024 debut, Bitcoin spot ETFs have attracted $56.96 billion in net inflows. Meanwhile, the newer XRP ETFs have pulled in just over $1 billion, and Solana ETFs sit at $763.91 million. It's clear that deeper liquidity is required for altcoins to reach the 'institutional chill' that Bitcoin now enjoys.
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