2017 was the best year so far for the cryptocurrency market and blockchain technology has become popular than ever. This is mainly an informative article for the newcomers who consider investing in Ripple, due to its great growth in recent days.

The XRP price analysis, which is the symbol of the ripple network, reveals that it has increased by 20,000% in 2017. Sound crazy, right!? That breaks by far all the price records of this year and just to mention a few: bitcoin (1,500%), litecoin (5,000%) or ethereum (8,000%).

At the beginning of 2017, an XRP was just 0.01 cents, or 1/100 of a penny. It's amazing that now the price of an XRP is above $1.

Related: Ripple Analysis: A constantly growing cryptocurrency

There is an overwhelming number of cryptocurrencies available right now on the market. Patience is the key in this business and there is a lot to learn before you can start trading.

Always keep in mind that the cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile and you should never invest if you can't afford to lose.

Here is a list of things to keep in mind before you start trading(most of the rules apply for all cryptocurrencies): 10 Things To Know Before investing in Bitcoin| Beginners Guide

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