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XRP Launches Official Twitter Account After 10+ Years

Ripple's XRP has activated its official X account, marking a new era of direct communication.

Ripple's XRP has activated its official X account, marking a new era of direct communication. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹124 ($1.30). This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (U.Today, Crypto Adventure), plus live market data, as of Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:15:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The launch signifies a shift in Ripple's communication strategy, providing a new channel for official announcements and community engagement.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 10.6 h — Token Times synthesises them all into one brief
  1. U.Today
    Long-Awaited XRP Twitter Account Finally Goes Live ↗
  2. Crypto Adventure
    XRP Launches Official X Account After More Than a Decade ↗
Key takeaways
  • XRP's official Twitter account is now live after over a decade.
  • Account gained over 21,000 followers within a short period.
  • Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse welcomed the launch.
  • XRP price remains stable despite broader market decline.
What the reporting agrees on

U.Today reports that XRP has launched its official Twitter account, which quickly attracted over 21,000 followers. The account's activation was celebrated by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, indicating a strategic move towards more direct communication with the community. No other outlets have reported this development, so there are no discrepancies to note.

After more than ten years, XRP has officially launched its Twitter account, marking a significant shift in Ripple's communication strategy. The account's activation was met with enthusiasm from the community and Ripple's leadership.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse welcomed the launch, highlighting the importance of direct communication channels for the XRP community. The account has already gained traction, amassing over 21,000 followers shortly after its debut.

The timing of the launch coincides with a period of relative stability for XRP, which has maintained its price despite a broader market downturn. This move could enhance transparency and engagement, potentially bolstering investor confidence.

Currently, XRP is trading at $1.3, with a 24-hour decrease of 0.66% and a 7-day decline of 1.53%. The cryptocurrency's market cap stands at $82.24 billion, reflecting its position as one of the top digital assets.

The Fear & Greed Index is at 55, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market. This suggests that while investors are optimistic, there is still caution amid the overall market decline.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 11 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹123.57$1.30 to ₹123.57$1.30 — +0.00%.

$1.27$1.29$1.30$1.31$1.33 published · $1.30 now · $1.30 (+0.00%) Oct 19 17:55 UTC Oct 20 05:15 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹123.57$1.30

The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹135.19 (about $1.30), down 0.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

XRP
#5
₹123.57$1.30 ▼ 0.43%
7d -4.56%MCap ₹7.83TFull XRP data →
The market when this published · October 19, 2026
Total market cap₹266.54T
Bitcoin 24h-1.05%
Ethereum 24h-1.03%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed55 · Greed

XRP Launches Official Twitter Account After 10+ Years — questions & answers

Why did XRP launch a Twitter account after so long?

The launch aims to improve direct communication with the XRP community and provide a platform for official announcements.

How has the market reacted to the new Twitter account?

The XRP price has remained stable, with a slight 0.66% decrease in the last 24 hours, indicating no significant market reaction.

What is the significance of this move for Ripple?

The new Twitter account enhances Ripple's ability to engage with its community and could strengthen its position in the cryptocurrency market.

How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?

About ₹135.19 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.30. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from U.Today, Crypto Adventure, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 20, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #972,249 sha256:86003582fa294543
Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 10.6 h — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.U.Today · Oct 19 17:55 ↗Crypto Adventure · Oct 20 04:27 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.