RLUSD Stablecoin Sees Huge Boost, With Over $100M Issued Since April 1

Ripple USD (RLUSD) has seen a huge boost, with over $100 million issued since April 1, one of the highest releases in months as the demand for the stablecoin rises.

output: Ripple USD (RLUSD) has seen a huge boost, with over $100 million issued since April 1, one of the highest releases in months as the demand for the stablecoin rises.

Earlier this week, Ripple issued $50 million worth of RLUSD on Tuesday, followed by another $50 million on Wednesday. This surge came after Ripple added RLUSD to its official payments system, further driving enterprise utility and demand for the asset. Well-known payment providers like BKK Forex and iSend already have already started using it actively for transactions, increasing the adoption rate of RLUSD.

RLUSD Poised to Compete With Major Stablecoins

Industry experts believe RLUSD could reshape the crypto market, posing competition to major stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC). Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao remarked that while it may seem like a “stablecoin war,” it’s actually a healthy competition that’s just getting started.

As RLUSD grows in popularity, XRPL-based DeFi apps are expected to benefit, increasing demand for XRP tokens. RLUSD is a stablecoin tied 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, available on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term Treasuries, and cash equivalents.

Users can create RLUSD by depositing dollars with trusted partners or get cash by burning their tokens. The price stays stable through market actions: if RLUSD drops below $1, traders buy it to redeem at $1, increasing demand; if it’s above $1, they mint more, boosting supply. It’s also secure for big investors. A new ‘clawback’ feature allows the issuer to recover tokens from wallets if there’s fraud, illegal activity, or accidental transfers.

RLUSD Nears $250M In Market Cap

Ripple noted that since its launch in December 2024, RLUSD has gained strong global traction, reaching nearly $250 million in market cap and $10 billion in trading volume. This shows growing demand for a USD-backed stablecoin designed with enterprise-grade security and compliance in mind.

In addition to partners and exchanges LMAX Digital, Zero Hash, Bitstamp and Bullish, RLUSD was recently made available on Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing crypto exchanges, further extending access and availability to retail users.

XRP Dips after Tariff Announcement

XRP dropped 5% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all international trading partners. This fall wiped out recent gains that XRP had from Ripple’s announcement about adding the RLUSD stablecoin to its Ripple Payments system. The dip shows how global events like tariffs can negatively impact crypto markets. XRP is currently being traded at $2.05, down over 2% in the past 24 hours.