- Ripple (XRP) is showing a monthly golden cross versus Bitcoin for the first time since 2018, a technical setup flagged by analysts.
- The BTC–XRP ratio projection could imply roughly a 1,200% relative move for XRP and a target near $24 if Bitcoin remains flat.
- Bitcoin fell more than 18% in the second half of 2025, sliding from near $122,000 to about $80,000; it trades around $87,976 currently.
- January 2026 XRP forecasts range from $1.77 to $3.40, with some scenarios as high as $8; Standard Chartered projects up to a 330% rise and an $8 figure from analyst Geoffrey Kendrick. [Also Read: Why Standard Chartered Predicted A 330% Price Surge For Ripple (XRP)?]
Ripple (XRP) is displaying a bullish flag and a monthly golden cross against Bitcoin on recent charts, a pattern analysts say could precede a large altcoin cycle. This crossover is the first monthly golden cross for the pair since 2018 and is cited as a potential catalyst for strong relative gains.
Bitcoin weakened in the second half of 2025, dropping more than 18% over six months from record highs near $122,000 down to about $80,000. With BTC near $87,976, an XRP price of 0.00002116 BTC equates to about $1.86, while a 0.00027508 BTC ratio implies roughly $24.20 per XRP if Bitcoin stays flat.
A golden cross is a technical signal where a shorter-term moving average crosses above a longer-term moving average, often viewed as bullish momentum. Analysts note that if the golden cross holds and the ratio approaches XRP’s 2018 ceiling, XRP could rise without requiring a Bitcoin collapse, provided sustained relative demand.
January 2026 price forecasts collected at the time range from $1.77 to $3.40, with some optimistic scenarios reaching $8 and a few extreme projections above $10. Standard Chartered has modeled a possible 330% increase for XRP and highlighted the potential for a significant uptick, with analyst Geoffrey Kendrick associated with an $8 projection. [Also Read: NVIDIA (NVDA) 2026 Forecast: a 50% Surge to Come in New Year?]
Separately, the CLARITY Act is expected to be confirmed soon; the bill would set clearer rules for how financial institutions interact with digital assets. That regulatory change is presented in the original coverage as a factor that could boost institutional interest in altcoins such as XRP.
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