BCH vs XRP: Bitcoin Cash vs XRP — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and XRP (XRP) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of Bitcoin Cash, a 2017 hard fork of Bitcoin that raised the block size to scale on-chain payments. Shares Bitcoin's 21 million hard cap and SHA-256 proof-of-work, prioritizing low-fee peer-to-peer transactions over Bitcoin's store-of-value emphasis. Native asset of the XRP Ledger, designed for fast and low-cost cross-border payments. Uses a federated consensus protocol rather than proof-of-work. As of the last data review, BCH ranks #19 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$5B) and XRP ranks #7 (≈$70B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | XRP (XRP) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #19 | #7 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $5B | $70B |
| Category | Payments L1 | Payments L1 |
| Chain(s) | Bitcoin Cash | XRP Ledger |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | August 2017 | 2012 |
| Consensus role | PoW | — |
| Issuer | — | Ripple |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Centralized issuer |
| Total supply | 21,000,000 | 100,000,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 19,700,000 | 57,000,000,000 |
| Max supply | 21,000,000 | 100,000,000,000 |
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in brief
- Native asset of Bitcoin Cash, a 2017 hard fork of Bitcoin that raised the block size to scale on-chain payments. Shares Bitcoin's 21 million hard cap and SHA-256 proof-of-work, prioritizing low-fee peer-to-peer transactions over Bitcoin's store-of-value emphasis.
- Launched August 2017.
- Chain-native asset of Bitcoin Cash.
- Max supply: 21,000,000.
Full profile: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) token page.
XRP (XRP) in brief
- Native asset of the XRP Ledger, designed for fast and low-cost cross-border payments. Uses a federated consensus protocol rather than proof-of-work.
- Launched 2012.
- Chain-native asset of XRP Ledger.
- Max supply: 100,000,000,000.
- Issuer: Ripple.
Full profile: XRP (XRP) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- XRP is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #7 (≈$70B) versus rank #19 (≈$5B) for BCH.
- XRP is the older asset — launched in 2012, 5 years before BCH (2017).
- They live on different chains — BCH: Bitcoin Cash; XRP: XRP Ledger.
- Both are classified as Payments L1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
- BCH has no central issuer, whereas XRP is issued by a centralized entity (Ripple).
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, BCH or XRP?
XRP (XRP) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $70B (rank #7) versus $5B (rank #19) for BCH, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Bitcoin Cash and XRP launch?
Bitcoin Cash launched in August 2017; XRP launched in 2012.
Are BCH and XRP on the same chain?
No. BCH is on Bitcoin Cash, while XRP is on XRP Ledger.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the BCH and XRP token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.