XRP/BTC Golden Cross Hints at Breakout After Four Years of Consolidation
A long-awaited bullish signal has emerged in the XRP/Bitcoin (XRP/BTC) ratio, increasing the odds of a significant upward move for XRP relative to bitcoin.
For the first time, the XRP/BTC pair has confirmed a golden cross on the weekly chart—a technical pattern where the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) crosses above the 200-week SMA. This formation is widely viewed as a signal that short-term momentum is gaining strength over the longer-term trend, often preceding sustained bull runs.
This technical shift comes after four years of sideways movement in the XRP/BTC ratio, dating back to late 2020. XRP’s underperformance during multiple crypto market rallies was largely driven by regulatory headwinds, particularly the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple Labs.
However, in a major legal development last month, the SEC withdrew its appeal against a court ruling that found XRP is not a security when sold to retail investors via public exchanges. This has removed a significant overhang on the token and could mark a turning point in market sentiment.
With that legal uncertainty resolved, the golden cross may be signaling a breakout from the prolonged consolidation channel. If confirmed, such a move could unleash a powerful rally in XRP, driven by the energy built up during years of compression.
Historically, extended periods of price consolidation tend to lead to explosive breakouts, as the market rebalances and fresh capital flows in. If the XRP/BTC ratio decisively breaks higher, it could mark the beginning of a strong bullish phase for XRP, potentially pushing it toward new highs in valuation and market dominance.
