XRP surges 20% year-to-date as it tests key resistance against Ethereum

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently testing a historically strong resistance level against Ethereum (ETH). A recent analysis by a crypto analyst and trader, identified as Dom, suggests that XRP is attempting to break this resistance, which has historically led to a significant rally in the XRP market.

As of March 5, 2025, XRP's market capitalization stands at approximately 46.48% lower than Ethereum's market capitalization. If XRP successfully breaks this resistance, it could potentially surpass Ethereum in market value, marking a significant shift in the crypto market.

Dom highlights that XRP has surged at least 160% after breaking this resistance in the past. He also notes that XRP is in the process of flipping the most important resistance in history to support, a bullish signal that could indicate a strong outperformance of XRP against ETH.

Historical data reveals that XRP has exhibited similar behavior against Ethereum on multiple occasions. In early 2017, late 2017, and early 2018, XRP experienced sharp rallies once it decisively broke through the 0.0012 ETH resistance level. These breakouts resulted in rapid price increases within a short time frame.

Now, in 2025, XRP is once again testing this resistance. Given its previous patterns, speculation has grown about whether it will follow the same trajectory. Dom pointed out that even if XRP’s rally this time is only half the size of previous ones—around 80% instead of 160%—it would still establish XRP as a strong performer against Ethereum.

This resistance test aligns with Dom’s broader outlook, where he has consistently suggested that XRP could outperform Ethereum throughout the current bull cycle. Since November 2024, XRP has surged by over 480% against ETH, reinforcing the argument that it may continue to gain ground.

At the same time, Ethereum has struggled relative to XRP and other major assets. Year-to-date, Ethereum’s price has declined by 35%, while Bitcoin has only seen a modest drop of 3.7%. In contrast, XRP has posted a 20% gain since the beginning