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title: "Is it better to hold XRP or Bitcoin through the next recession?"
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description: "The article discusses the potential performance of cryptocurrencies XRP and Bitcoin during an economic recession. Bitcoin is noted for its resilience due to fixed supply and institutional interest, while XRP's value is tied to global transaction activity, making it more vulnerable. The analysis suggests that Bitcoin may be a better hedge against recession compared to XRP, which could face reduced demand as cross-border transactions decline."
datetime: "2026-05-20T08:43:18.000Z"
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# Is it better to hold XRP or Bitcoin through the next recession?

Quick Read Bitcoin has historically held up better during periods of macro stress due to its fixed supply, deeper liquidity, ETF inflows, and growing institutional participation. XRP’s performance is more closely tied to global transaction activity, regulatory progress, and market sent...

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