XRP Struggles to Keep Pace as Bitcoin Rally Shifts Market Momentum

XRP posted modest gains during the latest market-wide surge, but the token continues to lag behind major digital assets as Bitcoin’s breakout above $94,000 reshaped trader positioning across derivatives markets. The sharp move in BTC triggered widespread liquidations—over 107,000 traders were forced out of positions, totaling $387.5 million in 24 hours—fueling volatility across the crypto landscape. Yet XRP’s response remained comparatively subdued, underperforming the CD5 index by 1.55% and signaling a rotation of capital toward higher-beta assets.

Despite the bullish macro backdrop, XRP’s trading activity failed to show convincing strength. Daily volume closed nearly 6% below its seven-day average, hinting that institutional flows have not meaningfully ramped up even as prices pushed higher. The price structure remains constructive, with a steady pattern of higher highs and higher lows, but momentum still trails that of other large-cap tokens.

XRP held firm at the key $2.05 support level, rejecting multiple intraday breakdown attempts. The rally toward $2.17 introduced new resistance, and although a breakout briefly tested that area on a 128.7M-token volume spike, participation faded quickly. This loss of follow-through reflects short-term profit-taking rather than a bearish reversal, but it also shows that bulls have yet to regain full control. XRP’s muted performance relative to Bitcoin often foreshadows either a delayed catch-up rally or extended consolidation if macro momentum cools.

For now, the price remains stable between $2.05 and $2.17. Sustained closes above $2.17 with rising volume would signal renewed strength, while a failure to attract participation could leave XRP range-bound. Should $2.05 break, traders may look toward the $1.98–$2.00 zone, an area historically supported by ETF-driven demand. The next 24–48 hours will be crucial as traders watch for volume expansion, liquidation trends, and potential rotation back into lagging majors like XRP.