In a surprising turn of events, XRP's market capitalization witnessed a dramatic rise today. Within a mere four hours, its value jumped an impressive $1.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. This translates to a significant climb from $33.21 billion to a noteworthy $35.3 billion, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency.

Fueling this surge was a sharp uptick in XRP's price. It rose from $0.588 to $0.643, representing a remarkable 6.76% increase. This upswing propelled XRP to the forefront of the most profitable large-cap crypto assets in the last 24 hours, attracting considerable interest from traders.

Trading activity also witnessed a surge alongside the price increase. CoinMarketCap data highlights a 54.46% rise in spot trades, reaching a substantial $2.44 billion. Further amplifying this activity, CoinGlass reports a significant 78.76% increase in derivatives trading, reaching $2.29 billion.

Combined, this surge resulted in a total trading volume exceeding a staggering $4.7 billion within a single day, signifying a period of fervent trading activity.

With its market capitalization now at $35.3 billion, XRP commands a prominent position in the global financial landscape. This impressive value surpasses established corporations like Electronic Arts, Ryanair, and Baker Hughes. This positioning places XRP among the top 600 companies globally. Within the cryptocurrency realm, XRP currently holds the sixth spot, positioned between Solana (SOL) and USD Coin (USDC).