XRP Launches Official X Account, Reaches 111K Followers

Imagine waiting years for your favorite crypto token to get its official social media handle. That is exactly what happened for the XRP community on October 19, 2026.

RippleXRP-1.54% and the XRPL Foundation joined forces to launch the new @XRP account on X. Within roughly 13 hours, the page skyrocketed past 111,000 followers.

A Long-Awaited Debut on Social Media

The handle @XRP was actually created on October 15, 2026, but it stayed completely quiet for four days.

Everything changed at 16:08 UTC on October 19. The account posted its very first message: 'hello, world. It's about time.'

That simple four-word greeting exploded online. The primary debut post quickly gathered over 3.2 million views. Meanwhile, an accompanying launch advertisement pulled in over 3.7 million views.

Within just three hours of going live, more than 56,000 people followed the page. By the next morning, that number cleared 111,000 followers.

Major Crypto Figures React to the Launch

Just six minutes after the first post went live, Ripple's main corporate account replied to welcome the new handle.

For over a decade, we've built on the XRP Ledger alongside thousands of others.

Prominent industry figures joined in on the excitement. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his support, as did Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz.

Schwartz added a touch of humor to the milestone. He publicly asked whether it was 'time for the Grateful Dead to create an @XRP song.'

What XRP Is and What It Is Not

The new handle links directly to xrp.org. The website spends its main front page clarifying common misunderstandings about the asset.

To set the record straight, the site clearly states what XRP is not:

• It is not a meme coin.
• It is not a share in a company.
• It is not a stablecoin.
• It is not mined or issued by Ripple.

Instead, the platform highlights the network's key performance metrics designed back in 2012:

• Settlement times between 3 to 5 seconds.
• Transaction fees that cost under a penny.
• A fixed supply of 100 billion XRP tokens.
• A mechanism where transaction fees are burned permanently.

For years, community members had to choose between tagging Ripple, the XRPL Foundation, or unofficial fan pages. Major networks like BitcoinBTC-1.84%, EthereumETH-2.25%, and SolanaSOL-1.57% had dedicated handles for a long time.

Ripple President Monica Long described the move as a celebration for early creators.

The best part has been watching people build on something before it was obvious.

Market Reaction and Global Trading Activity

Despite the massive buzz online, the chart remained relatively stable. XRP traded around $1.30 with an unchanged market capitalization near $82.2 billion.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin hovered near $82,000. Price movements in crypto depend on many broader economic factors, so social media launches do not guarantee immediate market surges.

Trading activity showed strong demand in international markets. On South Korea's Upbit exchange, XRP trading volume actually outpaced both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Past performance of digital assets is not a guarantee of future returns. You can view complete market updates at bitkub.com/th/market/XRP.

Looking Ahead to Swell 2026 and Tech Upgrades

The timing of the social media launch lands right before Ripple's flagship Swell 2026 conference.

The event takes place October 27–29 at The Shed in Manhattan, bringing together roughly 1,500 financial industry leaders. Public registration officially closes on October 20.

Evernorth, a Nasdaq-listed XRP treasury company, added to the excitement. After ringing the closing bell, the company posted that 'something special is planned' for Swell 2026.

Evernorth plans to deploy 473 million XRP alongside partners including Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken.

On the technical side, the XRP Ledger is preparing for a software upgrade on October 23. The update addresses a specific security vulnerability, even as voting on a proposed native lending feature fell short.