How to sell Ripple (XRP) for cash

24 Jun, 2020 5 min read Eduardo Ricou

Sooner or later, all cryptocurrency users face the issue of exchanging their crypto assets for more traditional fiat money. In the following article, we’ll take a detailed look at the problem in the context of the popular currency Ripple (XRP). In other words, we’ll dive into the question of how to sell Ripple for cash.

XRP is a native cryptocurrency of the Ripple platform that was launched by the US company OpenCoin in 2012 (the company was renamed Ripple Labs in 2013) and designed for use by banks. Throughout its existence, this cryptocurrency has gained considerable popularity, now ranking fourth by market cap among cryptocurrencies. It trails only Bitcoin, Ethereum and the USD Tether stablecoin.

Name	Ripple
Ticker	XRP
Price (as of 04/06/2020)	$0.205472
Market cap (as of 04/06/2020)	$9,063,961,678
Circulating supply	44,112,853,111 XRP
Consensus algorithm	Ripple protocol consensus algorithm
Transactions per second	1500

Ways to sell Ripple for cash

There are several ways to cash out Ripple:

Cryptocurrency trading platforms
Online exchanges
Direct selling

Cryptocurrency trading platforms (or crypto exchanges) are special services where users can trade various cryptocurrencies. There are plenty of crypto exchanges that support XRP, such as StormGain, Bitstamp, Bitfinex, Kraken and many others. After choosing an exchange, you need to register and verify your account. The next step is to deposit the amount of XRP you want to sell into the account’s wallet. After that, you can sell XRP for fiat currency and withdraw it.

Online exchanges are services that directly buy currencies from users. There are many of them. Probably the best way to find one is by using a special monitoring service, like www.bestchange.com. To sell Ripple for cash via exchanger, you need to find one that suits your needs. Make sure it has enough of the currency in its reserve, submit a request for the desired amount and follow the platform’s instructions.

Bestchange.com monitoring service

When selling directly, you trade with another person without any intermediary. With direct sales, you have to find a buyer yourself, discuss the terms and conditions of the trade and execute the transaction.

When choosing a selling method, the user should pay attention to the following important factors:

Exchange rate and commission. Is the exchange rate competitive? How much is the exchange fee and withdrawal fee?
Transaction limits. Are there any limits on the amount of XRP you can sell and/or on the amount of fiat money you can withdraw?
Withdrawal methods. Which withdrawal methods does the service support?
Service security. Is the exchange method secure?
Ease of use. How user-friendly is the service?
Time of exchange procedure. How long does it take to make a transaction, including the time it takes to register an account, verify it, etc.)?

Advantages and disadvantages of each method

Each of the methods listed above has its pros and cons.

Crypto exchanges

Advantages	Disadvantages
Selling at the current market rate	There are fees both for exchanging and withdrawal.
Good selection of fiat currencies and withdrawal methods	The exchange’s interface can be complicated for a beginner.
High level of security (if you choose a reliable exchange)	Registration and verification can be a long, complicated process on many platforms.
You only have to register and verify the account once.

Online exchange services

Advantages	Disadvantages
Simple and user-friendly interface	All too often, the exchange rate tends to be less advantageous than the market rate.
Good selection of fiat currencies and withdrawal methods	The service’s reserve may not have enough of the desired currency.
Easy and quick registration

Direct selling

Advantages	Disadvantages
No commissions	Low level of security, exposure to the risk of fraud
No need to register	It can be difficult to find a buyer.
You can negotiate the most convenient payment option.

How to cash out Ripple in StormGain

One of the fastest and most reliable ways to sell Ripple for cash is StormGain’s cryptocurrency trading platform. The registration process is very easy and quick. After completing it, you can immediately proceed to sell your Ripple or other supported cryptocurrencies.

Step-by-step guide

Create an account. You’ll only need your email address and phone number.
Verify your phone number and email address.
Learn about withdrawal fees and limits.
Click the button in the top right corner of the web page to call a pop-up.
Choose XRP and press the ‘Deposit’ button.
Transfer your XRP to your StormGain wallet (don’t forget about the deposit tag).
Proceed to exchange (you can watch a video guide on how to use the exchange here) and trade your XRP for USDT.
Click the ‘Withdrawal’ button and select the desired transfer option.
Fill in the details and confirm.