XRP News Today: Investors Reassess XRP as Rare Golden Cross Signals Bullish Shift

XRP has drawn renewed attention from analysts and traders following the formation of a rare technical signal known as the "golden cross," which has historically been associated with bullish price movements. The golden cross occurs when a short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment from bearish to bullish. For XRP, the 50-day moving average recently crossed above the 200-day moving average, marking the third such event in recent years and the first since March 2024. According to historical data from charting platforms like Dune Analytics and Glassnode, golden crosses in XRP have often been followed by significant price surges. For instance, a golden cross in March 2024 saw XRP’s price climb from $0.61 to $0.75 within two weeks, and similar patterns were observed in May 2017 and September 2021 [2].

The rarity of the golden cross in XRP adds to its significance in the current market environment. Analysts describe it as an "ultra rare" event due to the long periods between occurrences—often spanning multiple years. The infrequency of these signals has historically led to increased trading volume and heightened investor interest. Nansen's on-chain data indicates that past golden cross events have coincided with capital inflows into XRP, particularly from institutional addresses [2]. This has prompted traders and investors to reassess their positions, with many viewing the event as an opportunity to capitalize on potential upward momentum.

Beyond technical indicators, XRP’s fundamentals have also improved, particularly in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s resolution of its long-standing lawsuit against Ripple in August 2024. This development has reduced regulatory uncertainty, making the asset more appealing to institutional investors. Ripple continues to position the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as a settlement layer for financial institutions, offering fast and cost-effective cross-border transactions with built-in compliance tools. The growing adoption of the XRP Ledger by banks and currency exchangers reinforces the long-term value proposition of XRP [1].

Looking ahead, XRP could benefit from broader market trends, particularly if Bitcoin continues to rally. Bitwise, a prominent asset manager, recently projected that Bitcoin could reach as high as $2.97 million by 2035. Given the strong historical correlation between Bitcoin and XRP—Macroaxis reports a 0.91 correlation coefficient over the past three months—XRP could see a proportional rise if Bitcoin meets this target. If XRP replicates Bitcoin’s growth trajectory, its price could reach $75.7 or even $151.4, depending on how closely it follows Bitcoin’s performance [3].

However, analysts caution that XRP should be considered a high-risk, high-reward asset within a diversified crypto portfolio. While the golden cross and favorable fundamentals suggest a bullish outlook, competition from other blockchain platforms remains a challenge. The XRP Ledger must continue to attract institutional adoption and maintain its compliance advantages to sustain long-term growth. As always, investors are advised to conduct thorough research and employ risk management strategies when making trading decisions.

Source: [1] Is XRP the Smartest Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1000 (https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/xrp-smartest-cryptocurrency-buy-1000-right-now) [2] Ultra Rare Golden Cross XRP: What Does It Mean? (https://www.bitget.com/wiki/ultra-rare-golden-cross-xrp) [3] Possible XRP Worth if Bitcoin Hits Bitwise-Predicted $2.97M (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/09/06/possible-xrp-worth-if-bitcoin-hits-bitwise-predicted-2-97m/)