XRP price is accelerating. Since the February 6 low, the token has lost around 38% to $1.55. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ether are posting gains close to 15%.
This kind of discrepancy does not happen by chance.
After the recent sell-off wave shook the market, traders appear to be rushing into XRP as a higher beta play. When momentum returns, capital typically pursues the fastest moving coins. Right now, this coin is XRP.
Key takeaways
- XRP has surged 38% to $1.55 since early February, outperforming BTC and ETH (15%).
- Binance reserves fell by 192 million XRP, signaling a clear accumulation.
- Technical targets stand at $2.40 if the current supply shock narrative holds.
Does smart money work? What’s Next for XRP Price
Bitcoin stands near $68,920. Ether costs around $1,982. Solid recoveries, of course. But XRP has gone almost vertical, jumping more than 5% in the last 24 hours alone and hitting $1.55.
This type of outperformance usually means the money is turning. While Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows recently, traders are looking for better upside potential elsewhere.
Bitcoin still seems hesitant, trying to confirm a true reversal. XRP, as of now, has clear drivers behind it. Optimism around Ripple’s regulatory positioning. Growing discussion about ETFs. Strong story.
Provide shock signals to watch for
There is an interesting building when it comes to supply compression. Data shows that Binance XRP reserves fell by approximately 192.37 million tokens between February 7 and 9. This represents a reduction of approximately 7%, bringing total holdings to 2.553 billion. Levels we haven’t seen since the start of 2024.
When exchange balances fall this quickly, it usually means the biggest players are putting their coins into cold storage. And we’ve seen this movie before. A similar wave of withdrawals occurred just before XRP rose from $0.60 to $2.40 in late 2024.
In the short term, traders are focusing on the resistance at $1.91. If this level exceeds significantly, it opens the way to the highs of the previous cycle.
This week is a real stress test. The Fed minutes are coming. PCE basic data as well. Both can shake up the entire market in seconds.
If the macro sparks volatility, XRP will feel it. But the level that matters is $1.45. If price defends this area while everything else is unstable, that is strength. And the strength during chaos is what fuels the next step upward.
Sustained holding above this zone keeps the $2.40 target in play. Especially since options markets are already pricing in a significant chance of such a breakout this year.
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