XRP-to-Bitcoin setup signals incoming major move for alternative cryptocurrency Advertisement

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available.

The XRP/BTC weekly chart looks like it is about to change after the alternative cryptocurrency has been trading sideways against its main counterpart for the past few weeks, stuck in a tight range with less and less volatility. 

Advertisement

The last time XRP consolidated like this was before the breakout in late 2024, when it surged against BTC after months of flat movement.

Related Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:33 XRP Just Secured $2 Comeback Arman Shirinyan

HOT Stories Michael Saylor Issues Mysterious Post As Bitcoin Breaks Out: 'Meet Me At The Top' Bitcoin Breakout Euphoria Thrashed by Legendary Trader Peter Brandt $150,361,090 XRP Mystery Stuns Community, Here's What's Really Behind It Bitcoin to Behave Similarly to Gold for Next Few Thousand Years: US Government’s Top Crypto Executive

The Bollinger Bands are getting narrow. This does not mean that quotations of XRP against Bitcoin will definitely go up or down, but it is a sign that a bigger move is coming. The altcoin has tested the middle band many times and is now sitting pretty close to the lower end of its recent range, with buyers holding strong at 0.0000215-0.000022 BTC. 

Advertisement

It has not broken down yet and is just holding steady, but if XRP can push back above 0.00002600 BTC and close above it, the upper range near 0.00003 BTC could open up again. 

Related Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:24 90% Drop: XRP Users Disappearing? Arman Shirinyan

But if it does not, and it drops below the support level, it will probably move back toward the lower band. Right now, it is difficult to say which way the price will go, but one thing is certain: it will not stay neutral for long.

Related Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:26 Ripple Announces One of Largest Deals in Crypto History, First U.S.-Based XRP ETF Debuts with 'Very Respectable' Trading Volume: Crypto News Digest by U.Today Valeria Blokhina

The broader market context — tariff problems, declining inflation, macroeconomic uncertainty — fits with the way XRP is behaving here. There is no real momentum either way. It is just pressure building.

For now, this chart is mostly about being patient. If you are watching the XRP/BTC ratio, you do not need to guess the direction, just stay alert and wait for the trigger to go off.