BNB's Unexpected Surge to #3: What Does It Mean for XRP Holders? #QixNewsCrypto

BNB has officially overtaken XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This significant shift is largely fueled by a surge in meme coin activity on the BNB Chain, pushing BNB's price past $1,300. BNB's impressive climb saw its price hit new all-time highs, with a monthly rally of approximately 50% and a year-to-date surge nearing 90%. Its market cap now stands at over $182 billion. This growth reflects renewed investor interest in Binance's ecosystem and its dominance in DeFi and exchange sectors. In contrast, XRP has been underperforming, dipping below $2.9 and losing its fourth-place ranking. Despite this short-term pressure, analysts are optimistic, forecasting a potential rebound for XRP towards the $5 psychological mark by the end of the year. The "BNB meme szn" has ignited fervent excitement and speculative trading, with daily decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on BNB Chain hitting $6.051 billion. This phenomenon highlights the growin