XRP could be an important technical moment is approaching after returning to a major level on the XRP/BTC chart. A crypto analyst known as Austin recently highlighted that the last time XRP broke above specific resistance against Bitcoin, the result was a rapid and powerful price increase. That same level is now being tested again, and it’s worth keeping a close eye on how XRP develops from here.
XRP/BTC Breakout Level Returns
Technical analysis the price action of XRP against BTC shows that the important signal lies in the performance of XRP against Bitcoin, specifically the 0.00002168 level on the XRP/BTC chart. This level is interesting because the last time XRP/BTC broke this zone, the pair rose around 40% in one week.
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However, that move did not happen because the price of Bitcoin crashed, but because XRP was rising. As XRP gained strength against Bitcoin, XRP/USD followed with an even bigger breakout of over 50% the following week.
The chart accompanying Austin’s post shows a striking eight-day move that saw XRP rise about 52.9%, from around the low $2 range to above $3.60. Trading volume soared during that period, eventually pushing XRP to a new all-time high of $3.65.
As it stands, the XRP/BTC pair is now trading around this same level, with the most recent daily candlestick printing green, meaning XRP is outperforming Bitcoin. History shows that when XRP starts to decisively outperform Bitcoin, it often leads to a broader price increase. Austin noted that breaking this level again could be a major sign of a big move to come.
Current structure and what comes next
As evidenced by the daily candlestick chart above, XRP has been caught in a broader corrective trend against the US dollar, with lower highs and lower lows after reaching $3.65 in July 2025. The recent sell-off saw XRP drop below $1.15 early February before recovering. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.46 and tries to print daily candlestick closes above $1.50.
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If XRP/BTC manages to close convincingly above 0.00002168, it could signal a renewed shift in momentum. That would likely draw attention back to higher resistance zones on the USD chart, including $1.90 and then $2.10 as initial upside targets.
A stronger continuation could open the way to retesting deeper overhead levels. If the structure were to repeat the previous breakout, which saw XRP rise 52% in a short time frame, price projections would place the asset near the $2.30 region from current levels.
Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com