<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">XRP has broken free from a consolidation phase and is on the rise towards $3, surpassing USDT in market cap and reclaiming the third spot.After facing price stagnation around $2.2 to $2.3, XRP surged by over 12% to almost $3, becoming one of the top performers in the market recently.The surge in price led XRP's market cap to exceed $160 billion, making it the third-largest cryptocurrency by overtaking Tether's USDT.The XRP Army showed enthusiasm over the asset's performance, with some predicting bullish outcomes like XRP reaching $2,500.