XRP Explodes 20%, Ethereum at $3.6K: July 18, 2025 Crypto Surge

XRP Rockets 20% as Crypto Market Ignites: July 18, 2025 Morning Update

Crypto traders are waking up to fireworks this Friday, July 18, 2025. XRP is the clear standout, exploding 20.25% to $3.63 as its trading volume smashes records, soaring 158% to hit $1.4B. Funding rates remain healthy at 0.55%, suggesting this rally is driven by organic demand and not just leveraged speculation.

Ethereum (ETH) is in hot pursuit, surging 8.28% to touch $3,600 on over $1.1B in volume (+4.76%). Analyst chatter points to Layer-2 and staking ecosystem growth as key tailwinds, with bullish flows tipping ETH toward a possible retest of all-time highs.

Bitcoin (BTC), while less volatile, continues its climb up 2.11% to $121,000 on $1B traded (-9.6% volume, signaling rotation into alts). Solana (SOL) also joins the rally, jumping 6.69% to $180.96 even as its 24H volume cools after yesterday’s breakout.

Momentum is clearly with altcoins, led by explosive XRP action and broad-based DeFi enthusiasm. Key resistance and funding levels are in play—expect active trading and headline volatility all day.

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