While Bitcoin remains stuck in a narrow range between $89,000 and $95,000 and XRP lost 1.54% in recent days, few have noticed one crucial fact: XRP has outperformed Bitcoin for nearly two years.
Trader Dark Defender shared a long-term XRP/BTC chart on X, showing that Ripple’s token has held relative strength over Bitcoin—even during weaker altcoin market phases. The latest XRP rally toward $2.38 met resistance near the lower edge of the $2.25 support zone, which may signal a repeat of past cycles that led to sharp upward moves.
XRP Up 331% vs. Bitcoin’s 42% Since 2024
Since March 2024, XRP has climbed over 331%, while Bitcoin gained a modest 42%. Back then, XRP traded around $0.47, while BTC was near $63,000. Today, XRP trades at approximately $2.03, with BTC near $90,000.
Based on Fibonacci projections, the XRP/BTC pair could reach up to 0.00002487 BTC, a level seen during previous cycle highs. Dark Defender even speculates that with BTC at $136,000, XRP could hit $13.60—though this remains entirely hypothetical.
Short-Term Pressures: Key Support and Resistance Zones
After briefly breaking above 2,400 satoshis, XRP ran into resistance at the 200-day moving average and dropped back below $2.05. If XRP fails to hold 2,200 satoshis, a fall toward the 2,000 satoshi demand zone—seen during earlier pullbacks—could follow.
XRP Decouples from Ethereum
One major trend: XRP broke away from ETH/BTC influence in 2024. In previous cycles, XRP typically rallied when Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin. This time, XRP surged despite Ethereum’s weakness, suggesting it may now follow its own path.
Community analyst Bird XRPL noted that XRP no longer depends on ETH’s strength. “We’re now back at the exact ETH/BTC zone where the previous two explosions started… A breakout looks imminent… XRP can run alone—but if ETH/BTC flips, a true price discovery phase could follow,” they posted.
XRP Approaches Ichimoku Cloud Breakout
Analyst The Great Mattsby highlighted that XRP/BTC is close to breaking above the monthly Ichimoku cloud—for the first time since 2018. Historically, such breakouts preceded sustained XRP outperformance.
Meanwhile, TheChartNerd pointed to the $2.26 level, where XRP sellers have repeatedly rejected bull moves. XRP now appears to be in a “digestion phase” following a strong early-year rally.
Market Sentiment Impacted by Trump–Powell Tensions
Markets were also shaken by a political conflict over the weekend. Fed Chair Jerome Powell claimed the Trump administration threatened him with criminal charges over renovations at the Fed’s HQ. Trump, unhappy with Fed policy since his 2025 inauguration, called Powell a “numbskull” and pushed for more control over monetary policy.
Key Levels to Watch:
🔹 Support: $2.00
🔹 Resistance: $2.28–$2.35
🔹 XRP/BTC zones: 2,200 satoshis (support), 2,400 satoshis (resistance)
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