XRP has been riding a wave of renewed optimism,
sparking debate over whether the token can continue outperforming Bitcoin
during this bull cycle. According to CoinMarketCap data, the token is up nearly 4% and trading around $3.
However, from a broader perspective, the payment-focused token is facing a long-term price resistance level. With chart patterns pointing toward a possible 100%
rally and Ripple’s long-running legal battle finally resolved, investors are
watching closely to see if XRP’s momentum has staying power—or if history will
once again hand the lead back to Bitcoin.
Latest Developments Supporting XRP
In the latest development supporting XRP, Chainalysis expanded its blockchain analytics support for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), introducing automatic recognition for more than 260,000 tokens on the network, including fungible, non-fungible, and multi-purpose assets, according to a Monday announcement.
The integration allows XRPL tokens to be monitored through Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction), with real-time alerts and continuous tracking.
The company said users were able to leverage the enhanced capabilities through its entity screening products and Reactor investigations tool, enabling them to track fund flows, investigate transactions, and identify potential illicit activity.
Not just XRP — all XRPL tokens are now supported by @chainalysis! 👇👀
This analytics expansion covers IOUs, NFTs, and multi-purpose tokens across XRPL, providing builders and institutions deeper visibility and compliance workflows as they scale into the future. https://t.co/kUlbLL6Y4J
— RippleX (@RippleXDev) September 8, 2025
XRP Face Price Resistance
Coinbase Institutional’s David Duong echoed the
possibility of a broader altcoin rally, writing in August that conditions “now
suggest a potential shift toward a full-scale altcoin season.”
Not all signals are immediately bullish. XRP has spent
the past weeks in consolidation, trading mostly between $2.7 and $3.0 after
slipping from highs near $3 in late August.
XRPUSD Weekly Price Chart, Source: TradingView
In shorter time frames, XRP moves within a
descending wedge formation. A breakout above wedge resistance could drive
prices back toward $3.4, while a failure to defend $2.7 risks a deeper
retracement toward $2.4.
Beyond the Charts: Ripple’s Next Challenge
With its legal battle against the SEC now resolved,
Ripple has regained bandwidth to pursue its long-stated ambition of competing
with the SWIFT payment network.
SWIFT processes more than 53 million messages daily
but remains criticized for delays and high fees. Ripple argues that its
blockchain-based system offers faster and cheaper cross-border settlements.
Still, the company faces hurdles. Ripple executives
stress that blockchain should augment, not replace, existing infrastructure. As
Ripple’s Cassie Craddock noted, “Scaling to the level of traditional providers
requires tackling two key hurdles: usability and regulation.”
The question for traders is whether XRP can sustain
its momentum against Bitcoin, particularly as the cycle matures. Technical
indicators and legal clarity provide a strong backdrop, but key resistance
levels and broader market sentiment will determine whether XRP’s rally
extends—or stalls.
XRP has been riding a wave of renewed optimism,
sparking debate over whether the token can continue outperforming Bitcoin
during this bull cycle. According to CoinMarketCap data, the token is up nearly 4% and trading around $3.
However, from a broader perspective, the payment-focused token is facing a long-term price resistance level. With chart patterns pointing toward a possible 100%
rally and Ripple’s long-running legal battle finally resolved, investors are
watching closely to see if XRP’s momentum has staying power—or if history will
once again hand the lead back to Bitcoin.
Latest Developments Supporting XRP
In the latest development supporting XRP, Chainalysis expanded its blockchain analytics support for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), introducing automatic recognition for more than 260,000 tokens on the network, including fungible, non-fungible, and multi-purpose assets, according to a Monday announcement.
The integration allows XRPL tokens to be monitored through Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction), with real-time alerts and continuous tracking.
The company said users were able to leverage the enhanced capabilities through its entity screening products and Reactor investigations tool, enabling them to track fund flows, investigate transactions, and identify potential illicit activity.
Not just XRP — all XRPL tokens are now supported by @chainalysis! 👇👀
This analytics expansion covers IOUs, NFTs, and multi-purpose tokens across XRPL, providing builders and institutions deeper visibility and compliance workflows as they scale into the future. https://t.co/kUlbLL6Y4J
— RippleX (@RippleXDev) September 8, 2025
XRP Face Price Resistance
Coinbase Institutional’s David Duong echoed the
possibility of a broader altcoin rally, writing in August that conditions “now
suggest a potential shift toward a full-scale altcoin season.”
Not all signals are immediately bullish. XRP has spent
the past weeks in consolidation, trading mostly between $2.7 and $3.0 after
slipping from highs near $3 in late August.
XRPUSD Weekly Price Chart, Source: TradingView
In shorter time frames, XRP moves within a
descending wedge formation. A breakout above wedge resistance could drive
prices back toward $3.4, while a failure to defend $2.7 risks a deeper
retracement toward $2.4.
Beyond the Charts: Ripple’s Next Challenge
With its legal battle against the SEC now resolved,
Ripple has regained bandwidth to pursue its long-stated ambition of competing
with the SWIFT payment network.
SWIFT processes more than 53 million messages daily
but remains criticized for delays and high fees. Ripple argues that its
blockchain-based system offers faster and cheaper cross-border settlements.
Still, the company faces hurdles. Ripple executives
stress that blockchain should augment, not replace, existing infrastructure. As
Ripple’s Cassie Craddock noted, “Scaling to the level of traditional providers
requires tackling two key hurdles: usability and regulation.”
The question for traders is whether XRP can sustain
its momentum against Bitcoin, particularly as the cycle matures. Technical
indicators and legal clarity provide a strong backdrop, but key resistance
levels and broader market sentiment will determine whether XRP’s rally
extends—or stalls.
