Is Fresh Capital Fueling XRP’s Next Move? 3 Key Signs From July

Alongside XRP’s strong price rally in July, its ecosystem also set several noteworthy records.

These records may signal a turning point for XRP. They also reinforce the altcoin’s fundamental growth drivers. What are those factors? This article breaks them down in detail.

XRP Ecosystem Sets New Records in July

The first and most obvious sign of XRP’s growth is the number of new accounts activated on XRPL. According to data from XRPScan, the number of new accounts surpassed 10,000 on July 18, marking the highest daily total since February.

Number of New Accounts Activated. Source: XRPScan.

Although this number hasn’t broken the all-time daily record—over 30,000 in December 2024—it has steadily increased throughout July. This trend shows that XRP is attracting new investors. Many of them may become long-term holders.

In addition, the number of daily active wallet addresses surpassed 50,500. That’s a 100% increase from the previous month and the highest since February.

Another notable record is the total value locked (TVL) on XRPL. It recently hit an all-time high (ATH), exceeding $92 million. Most of this growth came from XRPL’s decentralized exchange (DEX).

XRP Ledger Total Value Locked. Source: DefiLlama

This number remains modest compared to TVLs on other blockchains. However, it marks the first breakout after nearly a year of stagnation.

Moreover, Ripple’s official XRPL EVM Sidechain Mainnet launch in early July created new opportunities to lock value in liquidity pools. This directly helped boost the DEX’s TVL.

1/ Momentum is building on the XRPL EVM Sidechain. Early activity was concentrated around launch day, which saw 800+ contracts deployed and 600+ new accounts created.Current stats: 1,300+ smart contracts deployed 17,000+ addresses participated 160+ tokens launched

— RippleX (@RippleXDev) July 16, 2025

XRP Dominance Rises Above 5%

Lastly, the XRP Dominance (XRP.D) index has climbed above 5%. It is now near its 2025 high and may rise even further.

This index reflects how much investors prioritize XRP relative to the total crypto market cap.

XRP Dominance – Source: TradingView

Some investors expect XRP.D to reach 15% in 2025. Others hope it could climb to 30%, as it did in 2017. All these indicators point to one thing: new capital is flowing into XRP.

With a market cap of over $211 billion, XRP now ranks #78 globally by market capitalization, surpassing Shell, Blackstone, and Siemens.

However, recent analysis from BeInCrypto warns that XRP futures have reached an all-time high. At the same time, signs of short-term profit-taking have emerged. These could pose short-term liquidation risks for over-leveraged positions.