XRP News Today: XRP’s Bullish Breakout: Can It Shake Off Bitcoin’s Shadow?

XRP has demonstrated a notable outperformance against Bitcoin in the current bull cycle, raising questions about whether this trend can continue. As of the latest data, XRP/BTC stands at 0.00002537, reflecting a 300% increase since the November 2024 U.S. presidential election. Analysts point to a combination of factors—including Ripple’s resolution of its SEC lawsuit and growing optimism around the approval of more cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—as key drivers behind XRP’s recent strength. These developments have created a favorable environment for XRP, with some market observers identifying a classic inverse head-and-shoulders pattern on the XRP/BTC weekly chart, which could signal a potential 100% gain if the price closes above a key neckline resistance level of 3,145 satoshi [2].

Additionally, technical indicators suggest strengthening bullish momentum. A “golden cross” occurred in August when XRP’s 50-week exponential moving average crossed above its 200-week moving average, a historically significant sign of a sustained upward trend. This crossover reinforces the argument that XRP could outpace Bitcoin in the latter stages of the bull cycle [2]. Moreover, XRP is currently testing a critical resistance band that has historically hindered its upward movement, spanning between 2,440 and 3,570 satoshi. A successful breakout from this range would mark a major milestone and could propel the asset toward 9,000 satoshi, according to some analysts [2].

The broader market context also supports the potential for XRP to continue its outperformance. Bitcoin dominance, a measure of Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market cap, has declined to 57%, its lowest since January 2025, indicating an early phase of capital rotation into altcoins. This shift aligns with predictions from Coinbase Institutional’s David Duong, who highlighted the potential for a full-scale altcoin season as market conditions favor smaller cryptocurrencies [2]. XRP, which has historically outperformed Bitcoin during bull markets, is well positioned to benefit from this trend.

Looking ahead, XRP’s potential performance in relation to Bitcoin could also be influenced by broader macroeconomic factors. For instance, if Bitcoin reaches Bitwise’s projected price of $2.97 million by 2035, XRP could see a corresponding surge. Given a historical correlation of 0.91 between XRP and Bitcoin over the past three months, XRP could potentially see a 2,575% increase, reaching a price of $75.70 or even higher if the divergence in performance widens [3]. However, such projections remain speculative and depend heavily on the continuation of favorable market dynamics and regulatory clarity.

Despite these positive indicators, risks remain. XRP faces headwinds from its historical resistance levels and a regulatory environment that could shift at any time. Additionally, broader market volatility and potential corrections in Bitcoin could dampen XRP’s upward trajectory. Traders and investors are closely monitoring technical indicators and market sentiment for signs of continued strength or potential pullbacks [6]. For now, the combination of favorable technical patterns, regulatory progress, and a maturing bull cycle suggests XRP is in a strong position to outperform Bitcoin—but the market remains unpredictable, and caution is warranted [2].

Source:

[1] XRP to BTC: XRP Price in Bitcoin (https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/xrp/btc)

[2] Can XRP keep outperforming Bitcoin this bull cycle? (https://cointelegraph.com/news/can-xrp-keep-outperforming-bitcoin-this-bull-cycle)

[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/)

[4] XRPBTC - XRP / Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Price (https://www.barchart.com/crypto/quotes/%5EXRPBTC)

[5] Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1103233-20250908)

[6] BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, SUI (https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-predictions-9-5-btc-eth-xrp-bnb-sol-doge-ada-link-hype-sui)