As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in financial markets under my belt, I’ve seen numerous bull and bear runs, market crashes, and rallies that would make even the most hardened trader’s heart race. The current state of the cryptocurrency market, particularly the comparison between BTC and XRP, has piqued my interest.


Over the last several months, the value of cryptocurrencies has generally decreased. Currently, the combined worth is just barely over $2 trillion, yet a financial expert has proposed an intriguing analogy suggesting that XRP could potentially surpass Bitcoin in performance.

Before we take a look at it, though, let’s put in a bit of context.

BTC vs. XRP Prices in 2024

Thus far in 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a generally favorable period. At the beginning of the year, its value was approximately $42,000. As of now, it stands at around $55,000. This rise signifies an approximate 30% growth for BTC in this time frame.

Ripple (XRP) to Outperform Bitcoin’s Price Under This Condition: Analyst

It’s worth noting, of course, that, during this period, the leading cryptocurrency also reached a high above $70K and is currently in a correction. Its price action in 2024 has been rather tumultuous.

Initially starting the year at approximately $0.61, Ripple‘s XRP currently stands at $0.53, marking a 13% drop in value compared to its opening price.

Ripple (XRP) to Outperform Bitcoin’s Price Under This Condition: Analyst

2024 hasn’t seen a strong showing from XRP yet, but a renowned analyst predicts that this could soon shift.

XRP to Squeeze Against BTC

As per Crypto Michael, a renowned trader on platform X, it appears that a compression or tightening of the XRP/BTC graph is imminent, potentially leading to significant price movement.

As an analyst, I refer to a ‘squeeze’ as a market scenario where the price movement has been confined within a tight band for an extended duration, on the verge of bursting beyond this boundary.

XRP/BTC looks ready for a huge squeeze
— Crypto Michael (@MichaelXBT) September 8, 2024

If XRP‘s price reaches $0.55, as suggested by the analyst, then its direction may likely trend upward.

As a researcher delving into the intricacies of XRP, I’m exploring the possibility that underlying catalysts could be at play. For example, the exciting news about the imminent launch of their stablecoin this year has been announced by the company. If this digital currency gains widespread adoption, it could potentially bring about significant impacts on XRP’s trajectory.

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2024-09-09 11:22