XRP Outshines 92% Of Altcoins, Analysis Shows—Here’s Why

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XRP stood firm as crypto markets took a beating on Tuesday. Most coins fell hard, but XRP avoided hitting new lows. Market watchers now wonder if the altcoin might recover faster than other cryptos.

XRP Holds Ground In Tough Market

Tuesday’s crash sent most crypto prices tumbling. XRP dropped to $2.23, falling 4% in just one day. This marks a rough week for the coin, which lost 17% in the weekly frame, but the drop wasn’t as bad as earlier this month. During one of its biggest declines this year, on February 4th, the coin had sunk to $1.70 – much lower than Tuesday’s bottom.

Bitcoin, on the other hand, fell below $86,000. This was its lowest price since November 2024. The difference is clear: Bitcoin hit new recent lows while XRP did not.

XRP losing steam in the daily frame. Source: CoinMarketCap

Analysts See Promising Signs

A number of crypto experts have noticed that XRP is performing better. Dom, a crypto analyst, said the altcoin only had a “fakeout” below the important $2.25 price mark. Dom stated that for things to stay on track, XRP needs to close above this price.

$XRP update

Still looking good here as we got a fakeout below the important level ($2.25)

Vital to close the daily above and NOT accept below

XRP is holding up better than 90% of alts, chart isn’t broken

I will share more thoughts soon, but need to see how BTC reacts next… https://t.co/m5cOOCO88Z pic.twitter.com/EdWeRQfVxG

— Dom (@traderview2) February 25, 2025

Dom also noted that Bitcoin might face more trouble if it falls below $85,000. Despite these concerns, he thinks the crypto is doing better than most coins in the market. His view: XRP’s chart still looks solid compared to others.

Numbers Tell The Story

XRP’s strength shows up clearly in market data. According to CoinCodex, the coin did better than 92% of the top 100 crypto coins during this downturn.

While XRP avoided making new lows, other popular coins weren’t so lucky. Both Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) fell to their lowest points of 2024 during Tuesday’s crash.

XRP market cap currently at $129 billion. Chart: TradingView.com

Is A Price Recovery Underway?

XRP has already bounced back with an 8% gain, bringing its price to $2.31. This quick recovery has cut its weekly losses to around 9%.

The coin’s ability to avoid deeper drops might give investors hope. While the entire market faces uncertainty, XRP’s performance suggests it might weather the storm better than its competitors.

What happens next depends partly on Bitcoin’s movement. Many traders are keeping a close eye on the next price movement of Bitcoin, as it often sets the tone for the whole crypto market. If Bitcoin stabilizes, XRP might continue its upward path.

For now, XRP stands out in a sea of red. Its quicker recovery and stronger support levels could make it a coin to watch as the broader digital currency space tries to find their footing after Tuesday’s crash.

Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

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