XRP or Shiba Inu: Which Cryptocurrency Delivered Profits This Year?

Vinod Dsouza
SHIB XRP
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Ripple’s XRP and Shiba Inu’s SHIB token are among the most sought-after cryptocurrencies in the market. The two boast of a robust buying pressure and its trading volume has barely dipped in five years. Despite all the major ups and downs of the market, both cryptocurrencies have thrived and maintained a larger-than-life fanfare. Both enjoy the support of an ever-growing community that keeps up with the token’s momentum and hype across all formats of media.

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Shiba Inu or XRP: Which Generated More Profits in 2025?

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XRP has delivered more profits than Shiba Inu up until May 2025. The Ripple’s native token has been on a spree lately and has mostly remained on the greener side of the spectrum. Investors who took an entry position early this year have all made profits in Ripple’s native token. On the other hand, Shiba Inu has mostly stagnated in the charts and delivered little to no profits.

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XRP YTD
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The latest data shows that XRP has delivered more profits than Shiba Inu this year. XRP has spiked 16.2% year-to-date while SHIB has delivered negative returns of -28%. Investors who took an entry position in SHIB this year are all underwater as their portfolio is in the deep red.

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An investment of $1,000 in XRP early this year could have turned into $1,160. However, during the same timeframe, $1,000 in SHIB would have turned into $720, eating up a big chunk of the invested amount. Ripple’s native token has surged more than 350% in a year while SHIB has delivered negative returns of -42%.

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If the broader market experiences another downturn Shiba Inu has more chances of adding an extra zero. On the other hand, bulls are trying to push Ripple’s XRP to trade above the $3 mark. The leading altcoin is now hovering around the $2.4 level and is consolidating in price.