XRP News Today: Ripple's XRPL 2.5.0 Update Challenges Ethereum Solana Dominance

With the launch of XRPL 2.5.0, Ripple's blockchain is entering a new phase that could challenge the dominance of Ethereum and Solana. The update introduces enhanced support for stablecoins and smart contract functionality, positioning XRP to become more than just a cross-border payments token. Meanwhile, Ethereum and Solana are facing critical resistance levels and declining momentum, which puts pressure on their next moves.

Solana (SOL) is currently trading between approximately $119 and $152, struggling to break through its main resistance at around $171. On the downside, it finds support near $107. Over the past week, Solana has dipped about 3%, and over the past month, it has fallen by nearly 20%. Looking long-term, it is down over 27% in six months. Despite these declines, some see potential for a rebound. If Solana can surpass its resistance levels, targets could aim as high as around $204, representing a potential climb of over 30% from its current position, assuming the market sentiment turns positive.

Ethereum currently sees prices ranging between two thousand and a bit over twenty-five hundred dollars. It is facing its first test at the potential climb of nearly three thousand dollars. Below, its safety net lies just above seventeen hundred. Looking back over half a year, the value has dipped close to thirty percent. However, with a mid-range RSI and a higher Stochastic, there appears to be momentum. If Ethereum breaks past its immediate ceiling, it might aim for the highs of three thousand four hundred. From its current state, this marks a promising leap, suggesting growth potential of about thirty-five percent, offering hope for bullish investors.

XRP is currently trading between $1.84 and $2.27, showing a slight dip but potential for a rebound. The coin faces its nearest resistance at around $2.52, which might be a challenge. However, if it breaks through, XRP could aim for higher levels near $2.95. This would be an increase of about 30% from its current high point. On the support side, $1.66 acts as protective ground against further fall. The Relative Strength Index at about 38 suggests it is not overbought, hinting there is room for upward movement. Despite mixed signals, XRP's path forward looks hopeful as it also hovers close to its moving averages, which may support a bullish shift.

The XRPL 2.5.0 upgrade could mark a turning point in XRP’s evolution from a transactional tool to a full-fledged DeFi and enterprise asset. With Ethereum and Solana struggling to sustain momentum, Ripple’s timing is strategic—and potentially disruptive. If XRP’s network continues to gain developer and investor traction, its rise could come at the expense of its better-known rivals.