XRP News Today: XRP Decouples From BTC ETH as Dominance Rises Past 5.92%

XRP’s market presence has gained notable traction in 2025, as technical indicators and market structure suggest a clear divergence from Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Analysts have observed a growing narrative around XRP’s dominance, with several key developments reinforcing the idea that the altcoin is carving out its own independent trajectory [1].

Dark Defender, a well-known crypto analyst, highlighted on X that the XRP/BTC pair has shown consistent outperformance since late 2024 and into early 2025. A 3-month candlestick chart reveals a breakout above a long-standing downtrend resistance line in December 2024. This breakout, despite BTC’s multiple all-time highs in 2025, signals that XRP is no longer tightly correlated to the leading cryptocurrency [1]. The XRP/BTC pair currently trades at 0.00002696, with potential for further upward movement if the trend continues.

Additionally, EGRAG CRYPTO noted that XRP’s market dominance chart has emerged as a key price indicator. According to his Fibonacci-based analysis, the first major resistance level for dominance is 5.92%. A successful break above this threshold could pave the way for higher targets at 8.87%, then 11.61%, with an ultimate goal of reaching 21.5% dominance—potentially pushing XRP toward all-time highs [1].

Meanwhile, the short-term price action has shown signs of volatility. XRP briefly reached $3.38 on August 8 but has since experienced a pullback. Analyst CasiTrades pointed out that the current price is testing a critical support zone between $3.21 and $3.22, which aligns with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level. This area is considered a key backtest zone, and maintaining levels above $3.22 could reaffirm the bullish structure. If the price drops below this zone, the next support level to watch is at $3.17 [1].

The narrative of XRP’s decoupling has also gained momentum in broader market discussions. Market analyst Dark Defender has declared that XRP is entering a new phase of leadership, independent of both Bitcoin and Ethereum [2]. This shift is further supported by recent corporate activity, with companies increasing exposure to XRP, particularly in the wake of developments surrounding the SEC case [3].

Despite these bullish signals, the broader market still operates under historical patterns where altcoin seasons traditionally begin when Bitcoin dominance peaks. However, XRP’s current momentum suggests a new market dynamic may be forming—one where altcoins, led by XRP, are not merely reacting to Bitcoin’s cycle but shaping their own [4].

XRP’s technical indicators, including a recent bullish MVRV signal, further support the narrative that the altcoin is in a strong position as it continues to climb toward $3.32 [5]. These factors collectively paint a picture of a growing and self-sustaining bullish trend in XRP, distinct from the broader market.

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[1] title1: XRP Dominance Explodes, Decoupling From BTC, ETH

url1: https://www.newsbtc.com/altcoin/xrp-dominance-explodes-decoupling-from-bitcoin-and-ethereum-has-begun/

[2] title2: XRP Dominance Narrative Gains Momentum as Analysts See Bitcoin, Ethereum Decoupling

url2: https://cryptodnes.bg/en/xrp-dominance-narrative-gains-momentum-as-analysts-see-bitcoin-ethereum-decoupling/

[3] title3: Companies Double Down on XRP After SEC Case Ends

url3: https://cryptodnes.bg/en/companies-double-down-on-xrp-after-sec-case-ends-vivopower-leads-100m-ripple-bet/

[4] title4: Altcoin season and the evolving role of Bitcoin

url4: https://blockscholesresearch.substack.com/p/bybit-x-block-scholes-quarterly-report-altcoin-season-and-the-evolving-role-of-bitcoin

[5] title5: XRP hits third bullish MVRV signal as price climbs to $3.32

url5: https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-hits-bullish-mvrv-signal-price-climbs-3-32-potential-24-surge-2508/