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While Bitcoin remains stuck in a narrow range between $89,000 and $95,000 and XRP lost 1.54% in recent days, few have noticed one crucial fact: XRP has outperformed Bitcoin for nearly two years.
Trader Dark Defender shared a long-term XRP/BTC chart on X, showing that Ripple's token has held relative strength over Bitcoin—even during weaker altcoin market phases. The latest XRP rally toward $2.38 met resistance near the lower edge of the $2.25 support zone, which may signal a repeat of past cycles that led to sharp upward moves.

XRP Up 331% vs. Bitcoin’s 42% Since 2024
Since March 2024, XRP has climbed over 331%, while Bitcoin gained a modest 42%. Back then, XRP traded around $0.47, while BTC was near $63,000. Today, XRP trades at approximately $2.03, with BTC near $90,000.
Based on Fibonacci projections, the XRP/BTC pair could reach up to 0.00002487 BTC, a level seen during previous cycle highs. Dark Defender even speculates that with BTC at $136,000, XRP could hit $13.60—though this remains entirely hypothetical.

Short-Term Pressures: Key Support and Resistance Zones
After briefly breaking above 2,400 satoshis, XRP ran into resistance at the 200-day moving average and dropped back below $2.05. If XRP fails to hold 2,200 satoshis, a fall toward the 2,000 satoshi demand zone—seen during earlier pullbacks—could follow.

XRP Decouples from Ethereum
One major trend: XRP broke away from ETH/BTC influence in 2024. In previous cycles, XRP typically rallied when Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin. This time, XRP surged despite Ethereum’s weakness, suggesting it may now follow its own path.
Community analyst Bird XRPL noted that XRP no longer depends on ETH's strength. “We’re now back at the exact ETH/BTC zone where the previous two explosions started… A breakout looks imminent… XRP can run alone—but if ETH/BTC flips, a true price discovery phase could follow,” they posted.

XRP Approaches Ichimoku Cloud Breakout
Analyst The Great Mattsby highlighted that XRP/BTC is close to breaking above the monthly Ichimoku cloud—for the first time since 2018. Historically, such breakouts preceded sustained XRP outperformance.
Meanwhile, TheChartNerd pointed to the $2.26 level, where XRP sellers have repeatedly rejected bull moves. XRP now appears to be in a "digestion phase" following a strong early-year rally.

Market Sentiment Impacted by Trump–Powell Tensions
Markets were also shaken by a political conflict over the weekend. Fed Chair Jerome Powell claimed the Trump administration threatened him with criminal charges over renovations at the Fed’s HQ. Trump, unhappy with Fed policy since his 2025 inauguration, called Powell a “numbskull” and pushed for more control over monetary policy.

Key Levels to Watch:
🔹 Support: $2.00

🔹 Resistance: $2.28–$2.35

🔹 XRP/BTC zones: 2,200 satoshis (support), 2,400 satoshis (resistance)

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin openly admits the network must be able to survive without him — which is why he’s laying out a long-term vision of independence. His goal? To pass what he calls the “walkaway test”, a resilience benchmark for Ethereum.
“Ethereum must reach a point where it works regardless of whether we — the developers — are still around,” Buterin stated.

Ethereum as a Tool — Not a Service
Buterin compares his vision to owning a hammer: once you buy it, it’s yours. It works without updates or reliance on a company. Ethereum, he says, should function the same way — as a tool that lasts.

Buterin’s 7-Point Plan to Future-Proof Ethereum
To make this vision a reality, Buterin believes Ethereum must complete seven critical upgrades in the coming years:
🔹 Quantum Resistance – The protocol must be secure against future quantum computer attacks.

🔹 Full Scalability – Enabled by technologies like ZK-EVM and PeerDAS.

🔹 Durable State Architecture – The network’s core must remain reliable for decades.

🔹 Complete Account Abstraction – Enhanced flexibility in managing accounts and addresses.

🔹 DoS-Resistant Gas Model – A gas structure immune to denial-of-service vulnerabilities.

🔹 Decentralized Proof-of-Stake – Validator participation must remain genuinely distributed.

🔹 Censorship-Resistant Block Building – Block creation must remain immune to centralized control.
Buterin emphasized that quantum security must not be postponed:
“We should already be able to say, ‘Ethereum’s protocol today is cryptographically secure for the next hundred years.’”

What This Means for ETH Holders
Buterin sees ETH as a long-term trustless collateral. He points to use cases such as ETH-backed stablecoins that require no active governance.
His vision is for future upgrades to involve parameter changes, not constant protocol overhauls. Validators would vote on things like scaling limits — much like they currently vote on gas limits.

Community Response
The crypto community has welcomed Buterin’s vision. Many praised the focus on long-term resilience over perpetual tinkering.
“This is spot-on. Prioritizing structural soundness is the only way Ethereum becomes a true foundation for decentralized applications,” said one highly-rated comment.

When Will It Happen?
Buterin hopes at least one box will be checked per year, ideally more. He urges the community to embrace the heavy lifting now to ensure long-term stability:
“Do the right thing once — based on knowing what truly is the right thing.”
He closed with a familiar rallying cry:

“Ethereum is getting real. This is gwei.”

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The OTHERS/$BTC chart is quietly sending one of the most important signals of this cycle.
📌 What’s already confirmed:
✅ Monthly timeframe bullish cross is DONE
This signal has historically marked the early phase of major altcoin expansions
📈 What the market is waiting for now:
A clean breakout above the long-term descending trendline (TL)
This TL has capped price action since the previous cycle highs
🧠 Why this matters:
OTHERS/BTC tracks capital rotation from Bitcoin into altcoins
Every previous monthly cross + TL break combination has led to:
Strong altcoin dominance
Explosive mid & low-cap rallies
Prolonged Altcoin Season
📊 Current Structure:
Price is compressing near historical demand
Momentum indicators are resetting at macro support
RSI is holding above long-term base → bullish divergence structure forming
🚀 If the TL breaks:
Expect acceleration toward previous cycle resistance
Alts outperform $BTC aggressively
Risk-on environment returns to the market
⚠️ Invalidation:
Sustained breakdown below macro support would delay the rotation
Until then, bias remains bullish & patient
💡 Conclusion: The signal is not late — it’s early.
Smart money positions before the breakout, not after the hype.
📌 Altcoin season doesn’t start with noise — it starts with structure.
$ETH
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