Ripple (XRP) is the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, after adding 5% to its value over the last 24 hours. The rally allowed XRP to hit the $1.61 level for the first time since February 15. The remittance token is benefiting from positive market sentiment, with major coins and tokens also trading in the green. Retail interest in XRP suggests that risk appetite is gradually increasing. However, institutional investors are reducing their exposure to XRP-related investment products. Renewed retail interest pushes XRP to $1.6 XRP is outperforming the broader crypto market, driven by renewed retail interest. The coin is up more than 5% over the last 24 hours and briefly touched the $1.