In a market dominated by Bitcoin and Ethereum movements, XRP is starting to write its own story. Throughout 2025, its market dominance has grown steadily, sending signals that analysts interpret as a possible shift of power in the crypto ecosystem.
Independence signals
Since December 2024, the XRP/BTC pair broke a long-term resistance and, despite Bitcoin's all-time highs in 2025, has managed to stay above that key level. This is not only rare for an altcoin but also confirms that institutional and retail capital is beginning to look beyond the classic BTC-ETH.
Currently, the XRP/BTC pair is trading at 0.00002696 and, if the trend continues, could seek larger targets, boosting both XRP and other altcoins.
Dominance on the radar
Fibonacci level-based analysis establishes an ambitious roadmap:
Current: 5.92%
First target: 8.87%
Optimal target: 11.61%
Dream scenario: 21.5% (all-time highs and consolidated altseason).
Surpassing 8.87% would confirm that XRP is leading its own mini-bull cycle, something that could change the market narrative.
Short-term keys
On the USD chart, XRP retraced from $3.38 (high on August 8) to the support zone between $3.21 and $3.22, coinciding with the Fibonacci level 0.382.
This area is critical:
Hold it → Could trigger a rebound and resume the upward trend.
Lose it → Opens the path to $3.17 and would put pressure on the structure.
Some analysts suggest that this drop is a liquidity capture to shake out weak hands before a new upward movement.
Possible strategies
Scalpers: Watch for quick rebounds at $3.21–$3.22.
Swing traders: Look for confirmation of support before going long.
Cycle investors: Monitor dominance as a leading indicator for a possible selective altseason.
If XRP manages to stay independent of Bitcoin… will it be the catalyst for an altcoin season led by select projects rather than the whole market?
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