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XRP has reached a critical technical inflection point, replicating a historical pattern in which it showed a steep rise against Bitcoin (BTC), signaling a potential massive price breakout.
According to crypto-focused outlet NewsBTC on February 16 (local time), digital asset analyst Austin reported that a decisive breakout signal has been detected on the XRP/BTC chart, which measures XRP’s relative performance against Bitcoin. In the past, when XRP surpassed a specific resistance level against Bitcoin, it recorded a price surge of nearly 40% within a week. XRP is currently testing that same level at 0.00002168 BTC.
Historically, when XRP begins to outperform Bitcoin, a stronger rally tends to follow on the USD chart as well. Austin noted that a similar precursor was observed in July 2025, when XRP surged 52.9% from the low $2 range to $3.6, marking an all-time high of $3.65. The current formation of a bullish daily candle on the XRP/BTC chart, indicating outperformance against Bitcoin, is considered a key factor increasing the likelihood of significant price volatility ahead.
After reaching its peak last July, XRP has been in a corrective phase against the dollar, forming progressively lower highs and lower lows. In early February, it fell below $1.15, facing a moment of crisis, but has since rebounded and is currently trading around $1.46. Market attention is now focused on whether XRP can firmly close above the psychological resistance level of $1.5 and complete a full transition into an uptrend.
If XRP/BTC stabilizes above the 0.00002168 BTC level, the pace of the rally could accelerate. In this scenario, the first upside target on the USD chart would be $1.9, followed by $2.1 as a major resistance zone. Should the previous 52% surge be replicated, XRP could quickly skyrocket to the $2.3 range, according to prevailing market expectations.
This latest move by XRP could signal more than just a rebound for a single coin, potentially marking a shift in capital flows within the crypto market from Bitcoin-centric investments to altcoins. If a strong breakout accompanied by high trading volume materializes, sidelined buying pressure may flow into the market, injecting renewed momentum into the broader ecosystem. Investors are advised to closely monitor the closing price formation on the XRP/BTC chart to assess whether a large-scale rally is beginning.
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