XRP traders expressed disappointment in 2025 as the cryptocurrency's price remained stagnant, failing to capitalize on legal clarity and increased institutional interest. Despite expectations, XRP's performance lagged behind major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, staying flat for much of the year. Analyst Vincent Van Code attributed the underperformance to delayed legal processes that disrupted Ripple's original roadmap, with market expectations outpacing reality. The lack of major setbacks in adoption or legal status suggests that low liquidity and aggressive short-term trading were key factors affecting XRP's price. While the fear and greed index showed mixed sentiment, long-term support for XRP and the XRP Ledger remains strong, with the core Ripple narrative unchanged.