Can Ripple's XRP Rebound After July's Disappointing Rally? XRP vs. Altcoins
Amidst the current market conditions, it has become evident that not all projects experience upward surges. Some encounter challenges and stagnation, as is the case with XRP. According to analysts, XRP ranks among the underperforming altcoins in the market, leaving the question of whether a recovery is possible.
XRP's Performance
In the past year, XRP has faced difficulties, with its value declining by approximately 18.4%. This performance falls short compared to other altcoins, such as Solana (up 63%), Dogecoin (up 82.75%), Toncoin (up 370%), and Chainlink (up 77.4%).
July's Price Movement
Despite its underperformance, analysts like Crypto Crusader noted a significant price movement for XRP in July. Many hoped this would mark a turning point. Historically, XRP has experienced substantial highs during bull runs, but it remains uncertain if this pattern can be replicated in the future. With only two major market cycles to analyze, accurate predictions are challenging.
Future Outlook
Analysts believe that upcoming developments and community-driven initiatives may potentially enhance the trajectory of various altcoins, including XRP. Initiatives such as decentralized identity infrastructure, oracles for over-collateralized stablecoins, multi-purpose tokens, and EVM sidechain aim to expand institutional DeFi on the XRP Ledger, which previously had limited activity.
Recent integrations, such as Ripple's partnerships for tokenization and the introduction of tokenized gold in 2024, are expected to further boost DeFi on the XRP Ledger. While many altcoins have experienced declines of over 90% from their highs, the analyst suggests that this is prior to an anticipated altcoin season. XRP's relisting on major exchanges also indicates positive future performance.
Technical Analysis
On July 25, RLinda from Tradingview observed increased whale accumulation for XRP amidst rising trading volumes and local price highs. Key technical resistance levels include $0.6378 and $0.7440, while support levels are at $0.5712 and $0.5100. If XRP is unable to break through the resistance, it may test support levels before any further price increase is possible.