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A widely followed analyst says that the crypto markets may be on the verge of an explosive breakout due to one key factor. In a new thread, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 783,200 followers on the social media platform X that the cutting of interest rates by central banks to prop up the economy may cause a “banana zone” based on the historical relationship between digital assets and liquidity levels. The banana zone is a term used by crypto analysts to describe a period of rapid and explosive price growth for digital assets. “ECB (European Central Bank) doing a rate cut. Trump attacking [Fed Reserve chair] J. Powell. It’s around the corner, the Banana Zone.” Next up, the analyst says that Bitcoin ( BTC ) is gaining upside momentum and may be on the verge of breaking through a key resistance level at $86,549. “Bitcoin is approaching $85,000 and targets the breakout. Getting excited. Good things are coming.” Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X The analyst believes Bitcoin may regain the six-figure level before the end of June. “Bitcoin is still nicely consolidating between the two levels. The test at $87,000 did happen, and I think that we’ll see a big breakout once we’ll retest it again. What’s next? Likely a run to an all-time high at the end of this quarter.” Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X The analyst also says that Bitcoin must hold $80,000 as support to remain in an uptrend. “Bitcoin is still stuck in the range, and as long as it stays above $80,000, I think we’ll be fine with further upwards momentum on this one.” Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X Bitcoin is trading for $84,572 at time of writing, flat on the day. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: DALLE3 The post Crypto Market ‘Banana Zone’ Is Just Around the Corner, Says Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – Here’s Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl .
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The post XRP Beats Ethereum for 6 Months Straight – Will XRP Become Next Largest Altcoin? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple’s XRP, once seen as a slow mover in the crypto world, is now turning heads. For the past six months, it has been beating Ethereum, the worlds largest altcoin in the price growth. This has left many wondering what’s driving this success and how long it will take XRP to surpass Ethereum in market cap. Let’s find out what’s going on. XRP Outperforms Ethereum for 6 Months Since the beginning of the Ripple vs SEC lawsuits began, XRP’s price has dropped from its highest point of $3.39 to as low as $0.10 . Even after such a big fall, XRP has managed to bounce back and reached $3 again after Ripple almost secured the win in the lawsuit against the SEC. After a long period of underperforming, XRP is now doing better than one of its biggest rivals. For the last six months, XRP has outperformed Ethereum in price growth. The price surge began in November 2024, when XRP saw a jump of 160%. Since then, XRP has kept rising with gains of 18.5% in December, 45.3% in January, 4.3% in February, 19.6% in March, and 14.3% in April. This is the first time in history $XRP has outperformed $ETH for more than 5 months in a row How much longer will this last? pic.twitter.com/Vxk2Qq3v7t — Dom (@traderview2) April 17, 2025 Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit: SEC Drops 4-year-old Lawsuit One big reason XRP is doing well is because of almost end of the Ripple SEC lawsuits. After the SEC had officially dropped its four-year-old lawsuit against Ripple. With this announcement, it ends a long battle between the regulator and the crypto industry. This has led to more people buying XRP, which has pushed its price up to $2.5. XRP ETFs: The Key to XRP’s Success Another big reason behind XRP’s outstanding performance is the growing possibility of XRP ETF approval by the end of 2025 . When people buy these ETFs, the XRP is taken off the market and kept safe. This makes less XRP available to trade, which could make its price go up. Right now, 18 XRP ETFs are being created, and this number is likely to grow. The idea that big companies, like BlackRock, might start investing in XRP has made many people even more excited. Better Regulations for XRP Since Trump became president again, crypto rules have become clearer. Experts think this will help more people trust XRP and start buying it before prices goes up. Interestingly, Geoffrey Kendrick from Standard Chartered believes XRP could pass Ethereum by 2028, thanks to its use in global payments. As of now, XRP is at $2.10 with a $122.14B market cap, while Ethereum is at $1,613 with a $198.94B market cap.
Crypto market analyst Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) has declared XRP the strongest chart in the entire crypto space, citing Ichimoku Cloud dynamics that currently favor XRP over both Bitcoin and major altcoins such as Ethereum. XRP Is The ‘Strongest Chart’ In a weekly comparison of XRP/USD and BTC/USD, Dr Cat explains that XRP continues to exhibit full bullish structure within the Ichimoku framework. On the weekly chart, XRP is holding above the Kijun-Sen (base line), and the Tenkan-Sen (conversion line) remains above both price and Kijun, maintaining a textbook bullish configuration. The price, marked at $2.09688, has now consolidated for multiple weeks above the Kijun, with no significant violations. The Ichimoku cloud projected ahead — the Kumo — shows a sharply rising Senkō Span A, forming an upward-sloping top to the cloud that extends into May. Senkō Span B is positioned lower and flat, adding to the positive slope of the cloud. This forward structure typically reflects underlying trend strength. While precise values for these lines are not labelled on the chart, their shape and relative positioning confirm that the cloud is bullishly aligned, with Span A above Span B, and rising — a configuration often preceding strong continuation moves. Related Reading: XRP Dips To $1.97 – A Golden Opportunity Before The Next Rally? In contrast, the BTC/USD weekly chart presents a more fragile picture. While Bitcoin trades at $84,940, and remains above the Kumo, it has lost the Kijun-Sen, with price slipping below that critical baseline over the last two candles. Moreover, the Tenkan-Sen has crossed beneath the Kijun-Sen, forming a classic bearish crossover. Even if this crossover eventually proves to be a whipsaw, it is technically significant, as Dr Cat notes: “Even if a fake one, it’s a score point for bears that needs to be overcome.” Dr Cat summarizes the contrast across the majors as follows: “Plenty of altcoins are already in a bear market on the weekly, including ETH. BTC is struggling to fight back. But XRP bulls still have full control.” In response to users speculating on timelines, tops, and price targets — some calling for $0.80 retracements, others for new all-time highs imminently — the analyst replied: “By the end of May it should be pretty clear.” Related Reading: XRP To $15? Pundit Explains How ETFs Could Trigger Massive Rally Dr Cat has also reiterated his medium-term upside target of $4.50 for XRP, suggesting that the setup may culminate in a full-scale breakout attempt toward or beyond the all-time high near $3.84. That move, however, remains contingent on bulls maintaining their current technical advantage. XRP Sets New Record Against Ethereum Additional evidence of XRP’s rising strength comes from independent analyst Dom (@traderview2), who published a historical performance heatmap comparing XRP to ETH on a monthly basis. His data shows that XRP has now outperformed ETH for five consecutive months (entering the six month) — the longest such streak ever recorded. The outperformance began in November 2024, with XRP gaining +160.4% relative to ETH, followed by +18.5% in December, +47.3% in January, +4.3% in February, +19.6% in March, and +14.3% so far in April 2025. Prior to this run, the longest relative win streak had been four months (June–September 2024), making the current stretch a historical first. The cumulative arithmetic gain across this period exceeds +264%, showcasing a sustained capital rotation toward XRP not seen in prior cycles. While it remains to be seen whether the current strength translates into new highs, XRP’s chart structure is unmatched across major tokens on the weekly timeframe. With a clean bullish alignment, a rising cloud, and dominant relative performance, Dr Cat’s conclusion remains firmly grounded: “XRP bulls still have full control.” At press time, XRP traded at $2.09. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com