The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC)
$ 104,616, recently exceeded $105,000, driven by announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a consensus in U.S.-China trade discussions. This rally has heightened global risk appetite among investors, who perceive a decrease in uncertainty within the markets. Consequently, the increased liquidity in the cryptocurrency market is anticipated to reflect positively on altcoins, including Ripple’s XRP.
Bitcoin’s Market Dominance and the Altcoin Surge
Bitcoin’s dominance in the market has started to decline, suggesting a shift towards altcoins that has historically triggered a significant rally in the last quarter of 2024. A similar momentum is expected for the months of May and June. Ethereum (ETH) 
$ 0.0002, known as the king of altcoins, witnessed a surge of over 40% in the past week, surpassing the $2,500 mark. The decreasing dominance of the largest stablecoin, USDT, indicates a direct capital shift into Bitcoin and altcoins.
This Bitcoin surge is fostering increased confidence in the cryptocurrency market. Investors are optimistic that BTC could escalate to a range of $120,000 to $130,000 in the short term. Such a scenario could see Ethereum testing the $4,000 threshold and other altcoins demonstrating robust price movements.
XRP Technical Perspective and Price Targets
XRP has broken free from its 112-day downtrend and embarked on an upward trajectory. Technical analysts suggest that the price could reach up to $2.80. Sustaining above critical support levels has laid the groundwork necessary for this bullish movement. The “falling wedge” pattern observed in the XRP/BTC pair is not seen as a bull trap but rather a strong upward signal.
Altcoin Ripple XRP Price Chart
Some analysts assert that XRP has the potential to reach $5.65. This aggressive target, while dependent on long-term market conditions, could evolve according to investor appetite. If Bitcoin reaches $120,000-130,000 in the June or July period, XRP’s testing of $4.00 would not be unexpected.
Investors are seizing short-term rally opportunities while prioritizing risk management. Proper adjustment of stop-loss levels and position sizes is essential for risk management. These adjustments can effectively limit losses during abrupt price movements.
