XRP Outpaces Bitcoin While Retail Traders Call It The Biggest 'Regret Trade' Of 2026

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Monday’s rally pushed XRP above the $1.50 level while Bitcoin traded near $73,600 after briefly touching $74,000.

A Stocktwits poll showed 35% of respondents labeled XRP as the potential“regret trade” of 2026, ahead of Bitcoin.

Ripple reportedly launched a share buyback program of up to $750 million last week, implying a company valuation near $50 billion.

Ripple’s XRP (XRP) outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in midday trade on Monday after oil prices eased and equity markets recovered. According to retail traders, investors will regret not buying XRP more than Bitcoin in 2026.

XRP’s price rose 6.3% in the last 24 hours to cross $1.50, while Bitcoin’s price gained 3.1% and was trading around $73,600 after touching an intra-day high of over $74,000. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XRP flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day. Chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.

XRP retail sentiment and message volume on March 16 as of 12:35 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

Bitcoin also saw a retail edge higher to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day. However, chatter remained at ‘low’ levels.

BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 16 as of 12:35 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

XRP Is This Year’s Regret Trade, Says Poll

While Bitcoin has always been the default cryptocurrency to own for many, a recent poll on Stocktwits showed 35% of respondents labeled XRP as 2026’s ultimate“regret trade,” narrowly beating out the apex cryptocurrency.

Results of a Stocktwits poll asking traders about which cryptocurrency investors will regret not buying in 2026. | Source: Stocktwits

When asked which cryptocurrency they would regret not buying this year, Ethereum (ETH) only got 18% of the vote, and Solana (SOL) trailed with a 13% dominance.

Many retail investors said they anticipate XRP’s rally after its break past $1.50.

XRP’s price is currently trading nearly 60% below its record high of $3.65, seen in July last year. Last week, Bloomberg reported that Ripple has kicked off a share buyback of up to $750 million shares, which would value the company at $50 million.

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