XRP continues to see steady network expansion in 2026, with total addresses on the XRP Ledger rising from 7,921,350 on January 1 to 8,226,163 on April 16, according to CryptoQuant data retrieved and analyzed by MarketSleek.
This represents a net increase of 304,813 new addresses in just over three months, highlighting consistent onboarding and growing participation across the network.
MarketSleek data shows steady daily and weekly address growth
Based on MarketSleek calculations, this growth translates to an average of approximately 2,900 new XRP addresses per day, or roughly 20,300 new addresses per week since the start of the year.
These figures reflect the total cumulative number of unique addresses that have ever been active on the XRP Ledger, offering a broader view of long-term adoption rather than short-term activity spikes.
Network growth outpaces 2025 levels
When compared to the same period last year, the pace of growth remains notable. On January 1, 2025, total XRP addresses stood at 6,282,144, rising to 6,863,538 by April 16, 2025, an increase of around 581,000 addresses over that timeframe.
While 2025 saw a larger absolute increase during that period, 2026 continues to show strong and steady expansion, reinforcing the trend of sustained network adoption.
Active addresses hit weekly high as engagement rises
At the same time, short-term activity is also picking up. Active addresses on the XRP Ledger reached 18,044 on April 16, marking the highest level in the past week and signaling renewed user engagement.
This increase suggests that not only are more users joining the network, but existing participants are also becoming more active.
XRP price declines even as adoption grows
Interestingly, XRP’s price has not followed the same upward trajectory as network growth. The asset has declined from approximately $1.83 at the start of 2026 to around $1.49 at the time of publication, despite the steady rise in total and active addresses.
This divergence highlights a familiar dynamic in crypto markets, where underlying adoption metrics can improve even as price action remains volatile or trends lower.
The combination of rising total addresses and increasing active users points to continued expansion of the XRP ecosystem. However, the disconnect between adoption and price suggests that broader market conditions and capital flows are still the dominant drivers of valuation in the short term.
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