Is XRP More Sustainable Than Bitcoin? Energy Consumption Difference Sparks Debate

Feb 28, 2026

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XRP Vs. Bitcoin’s Energy Cost

Based on this sheer difference in energy consumption, Bullrunners concluded that the XRP network uses up to 99.999% less energy than Bitcoin.

Bitcoin And XRP Rivalry Spark Intense Community Debate

Bullrunners’ energy report quickly drew sharp reactions from members of the crypto community, with supporters of each blockchain network offering different interpretations of what Bitcoin and XRP’s energy numbers really mean.

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