XRP Defies Bitcoin's Gravity: Rare Strength Tested as -63% Drawdown Scenario Prevails
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MedXrp is showing relative strength against bitcoin amidst a broader market sell-off, which is unusual. however, a key long-term bearish scenario remains intact if the xrp/btc pair falls below the 200-week moving average, potentially leading to a significant drawdown.
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NeutralWhile xrp is currently outperforming bitcoin, the long-term outlook suggests a potential bearish scenario if key technical levels are breached. the immediate price action is being described as a test of strength rather than a definitive bullish move.
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ShortThe article discusses immediate market divergence and the potential impact of upcoming etf decisions, which are short-term catalysts. the long-term bearish scenario is mentioned, but the focus seems to be on the current relative strength and immediate risks.
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Cover image via U.Today 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. At the end of the week, a rare divergence in the dynamics of leading assets is being observed on the cryptocurrency market. While Bitcoin is showing a significant decline, XRP is holding its ground, which has led to a 2.5% increase in the XRP/BTC pair on TradingView. Advertisement Today’s XRP movement can be described as an attempt to resist Bitcoin’s gravity. Right now, XRP is declining against the dollar much more slowly, down 1.4%, compared to the main cryptocurrency. Bitcoin , meanwhile, is down 3.81%, trading at $62,200 at the time of writing. Decoding rare XRP strength amid global crypto sell-off Technically, this can be interpreted as a local strengthening of the asset. Despite the current resilience, the long-term bearish scenario remains intact, namely the XRP/BTC pair staying below the 200-week moving average on the weekly chart, which is one of the key levels on higher time frames. HOT Stories 90 Million ADA Deposit to Binance Shakes Cardano Price, XRP 'Juicy' Setup Eyeing $1.5 Short Squeeze: CryptoQuant, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Targets 37% Golden Cross Rally for Q2: Morning Crypto Report Ripple's Schwartz Denies Pre-Allocated XRP Contracts Are Real XRP/USDT Weekly Chart, Source: TradingView This is also where the -63% figure in the headline comes from. If this is indeed the start of a bearish trend for XRP against Bitcoin, then the next clearly visible support zone for XRP/BTC will be at 0.00000734 BTC per XRP, a level the market tested during the Oct. 10 crash, from which XRP began its bull run at the end of 2024. Advertisement Therefore, the current rise in the BTC pair is being viewed as a test of rare strength. If XRP fails to hold above the 0.00002059 BTC per XRP level, the risk of a deep correction will remain. You Might Also Like Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:28 90 Million ADA Deposit to Binance Shakes Cardano Price, XRP 'Juicy' Setup Eyeing $1.5 Short Squeeze: CryptoQuant, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Targets 37% Golden Cross Rally for Q2: Morning Crypto Report By Gamza Khanzadaev The main factor supporting XRP toward the end of the week remains expectations around the final decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 91 cryptocurrency ETF applications , some of which are focused on XRP. The approaching deadline could trigger liquidity inflows that allow the asset to temporarily move against the broader market trend. Advertisement #XRP #Bitcoin #Ripple News #XRP Price Prediction