XRP and Bitcoin (BTC) were pitted against each other in a recent analysis, 
with market expert X Finance Bull revealing what early investors could have 
gained if they had invested $500 into both XRP and BTC in 2014. The analysis 
compares the performance of both cryptocurrencies over the years, highlighting 
the factors behind XRP’s growth and sustained momentum. What $500 In Bitcoin 
And XRP in 2014 Is Worth Today A new analysis by X Finance Bull reveals the 
dramatic growth potential of early investments in Bitcoin and XRP. According 
to the report, a $500 investment in XRP at the 2014 lows would be worth 
approximately $255,000 today. He compares XRP’s gains with those of Bitcoin, 
noting that if investors had bet the same amount in BTC in 2014, their 
investments would have grown to around $133,000. Related Reading: Analysts At 
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These figures suggest that XRP outperformed Bitcoin by more than twice over 
the same period, delivering a 511-fold return, compared to BTC’s 266-fold 
gain. During that time, XRP’s performance benefited not only from early, 
steady adoption and speculative interest but also from the continued 
development of its underlying payment system. Over the years, XRP has moved 
beyond a purely speculative asset, gaining more traction as it evolves into a 
potential global settlement layer. Sharing similar sentiments, X Finance Bull 
highlighted how XRP’s infrastructure developments have significantly supported 
its significant price growth today. He noted that the cryptocurrency has seen 
major progress in areas such as Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), banking 
licenses, and enterprise-level adoption. Notably, XRP Spot ETFs officially 
launched in November 2025, attracting massive inflows that have significantly 
boosted demand for XRP among institutional investors. In addition, the Office 
of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has conditionally approved Ripple’s 
application to establish a national trust bank charter. All of these 
developments have contributed to XRP’s price growth over the past few months. 
Investors Reap Rewards For Holding XRP Through Volatility In his post, X 
Finance Bull suggested that investors who held onto their XRP positions 
through the volatile years “know why they held.” Following the 
cryptocurrency’s dramatic rally above $3, many investors reaped the rewards of 
staying invested from its lows and trusting in its potential for future price 
appreciation. Related Reading: XRP’s 1,500% Path To $24: Analyst Warns 
Investors To Be Prepared For When The Correction Resolves From 2018 to 2025, 
XRP struggled with a lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC). During those years of legal turmoil, many investors 
continued to hold onto their XRP despite the uncertainty and price stagnancy. 
Following Ripple’s legal win, XRP surpassed $3 in 2025, marking its first 
break above that level since 2018. Compared to XRP, Bitcoin has also 
experienced significant growth in the past few years. After crossing the 
$100,000 threshold in 2024, BTC continued its surge into 2025, finally hitting 
a peak above $126,000 in October. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from 
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