The digital asset market is watching a familiar ghost from the past reappear on the charts. XRP (XRP-USD) is showing signs of a massive breakout that mirrors a famous move from its 12-year history. While the broader market remains cautious, some experts believe the current situation is a launching pad that could send the token into a triple-digit rally.
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Historical Patterns Point Toward a Massive Climb
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has identified a rare trend where XRP begins to outperform Bitcoin (BTC-USD). In 2024, a similar breakout against Bitcoin led to a staggering 500% increase by the time the market peaked in 2025.
This time, the trend looks even more powerful. Marks suggests that the current technical situation is larger than the one seen two years ago. If history repeats itself, the XRP price could see a 635% surge, potentially pushing the value of the token above the $10 mark. This move would also see XRP gain significant ground against Bitcoin, jumping from its current level of 0.00002 BTC to over 0.00014 BTC.
Bitcoin Dictates the Short-Term Floor
Despite the excitement over a long-term rally, the XRP price is currently stuck in a tight relationship with Bitcoin. So far in 2026, XRP has acted as an amplifier for Bitcoin’s moves, typically losing about 1.8 times as much value whenever Bitcoin drops.
For example, when Bitcoin fell to $60,000 in February following global trade news, XRP crashed to $1.11. With Bitcoin currently hovering around $66,000, investors are keeping an eye on the $60,000 support level. If Bitcoin falls below that line again, experts warn that XRP could slide back toward $1.05 or even lower, as there is very little buying activity to stop a fast drop.
CLARITY Act Could Provide a Potential Lifeline for XRP’s Price
There are a few factors that could allow the XRP price to finally break away from Bitcoin’s shadow. The most important is the CLARITY Act, a piece of legislation that would give big banks and companies a clear legal path to use XRP for global payments.
However, this help might not arrive immediately. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently noted that the act might not pass until the end of May. Additionally, while XRP ETFs saw huge interest at launch, weekly inflows have slowed down recently. Until these institutional engines start firing again, the token will likely continue to follow wherever Bitcoin leads.
At the time of writing, XRP is sitting at $1.3525.
