KOKO Business · 4 Jan 2018
Ripple Market Cap Surpasses $100 Billion

Ripple's market capitalization reached $139 billion, making it the second cryptocurrency to exceed $100 billion in value. This milestone follows Chris Larsen, co-founder, noting the significant market reaction.
Bitcoin maintains a market cap of over $243 billion, representing the largest cryptocurrency by valuation. Ripple's current trading price stands at $3.45 per coin.
Ripple's circulating supply consists of 38.7 billion coins, with recent activity on South Korean exchanges driving price increases.
Arbitrage opportunities arise due to the price difference between exchanges, where transactions typically cost less than 0.5% per trade.
Ripple's market capitalization reached $139 billion, positioning it as the second cryptocurrency to exceed $100 billion in value. Chris Larsen, co-founder, observed significant market volatility during this milestone.
Bitcoin holds a market cap of over $243 billion, remaining the largest cryptocurrency by valuation. Ripple trades at $3.45 per coin with a circulating supply of 38.7 billion coins.
Recent activity on South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges has driven Ripple's price increases, contributing to its market cap milestone.
Arbitrage opportunities exist due to transaction cost differences between exchanges, where fees typically remain below 0.5% per trade.