XRP Price Prediction: Showing relative advantages compared to BTC, ETH, and gold, it may hit $4.50.

The well-known crypto analyst CryptoInsightUK pointed out in his latest market analysis that XRP has reached a "liquidity boiling point." He believes that once XRP regains the key resistance level, its price discovery process will accelerate and may surge towards the $4.50 range. This view is based on a large accumulation of liquidity above $3.40, as well as XRP's increasingly strong relative performance compared to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even gold. However, he also warned that the upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data could trigger two-way fluctuations in the short term.

Target Price Range: $4.20 to $4.50, Liquidity is Key

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Analysts consider XRP to be the preferred altcoin at present. He pointed out that the token has formed a "nice bottoming pattern" and successfully broken through, but is struggling to break above the previous swing high. In his view, XRP's top priority is to close continuously above the resistance area around $3.40; once this level is breached, the path to a new all-time high will be opened. He emphasized that XRP has risen about 11% from the recent local bottom, and another 10% increase after breaking the resistance level "could come very quickly."

From a higher daily timeframe, he emphasized the large amount of "sleeping" interest above XRP. "On the daily chart, we have a significant amount of liquidity above us, and more liquidity has accumulated here over the past 2-3 days. Once we start breaking through $3.40, which would be a historical high, we could potentially move towards $4.20 and $4.30, while $4.50 is where all this liquidity really resides."

Although he set this as a baseline scenario, he also maintained a risk-balanced perspective: "It's not yet a hundred percent certain that prices will rise... We can say that before prices rise, the liquidity below may be harvested, especially if Bitcoin and Ethereum drop."

Cross-Asset Comparison: XRP's Relative Advantages Compared to BTC, ETH, and Gold

The analyst's perspective is also built on a cross-asset comparison, which he believes helps to understand the unique positioning of XRP:

• Comparison with BTC and ETH: He pointed out that Bitcoin is at a turning point defined by structural milestones - breaking through the highs of 111,003 USD, 114,300 USD, and 117,000 USD. On the other hand, Ethereum shows that "it is losing strength relative to other altcoins," which may create a window where ETH performs poorly when liquidity is cleared below, while altcoins with relatively stronger momentum can better hold their prices. He believes XRP possesses this relative advantage.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) Signal: He specifically pointed out that the XRP/ETH trading pair has formed a series of "lows, highs, higher lows, and higher highs," indicating that this trading pair has "returned to an upward trend." In the XRP/BTC trading pair, he observed a "bullish crossover on the daily RSI" and is looking forward to a "real strong bullish candle" to break the downward trend.
• Comparison with Gold: On the weekly chart of XRP/Gold, he found that its structure "bounced very well at the 702 Fibonacci retracement," and completed a clean retest of the previous range high, showing "bullish crossover" momentum. He predicts that XRP may see an extension of 4.236, which means its performance will significantly outperform Gold, and he conservatively estimates that this performance could reach "500% to 600%".

Macroeconomic Risks and Market Trends

Despite the strong bullish sentiment, analysts still emphasize that the next 24-48 hours are path-dependent. In his model, Bitcoin Dominance is at a decision point, and if its "rising wedge" is broken, it will validate his expectation that altcoins will outperform the market.

"Things could get very exciting very soon," he said, "or we might experience a few more days of fluctuation." But his clear directional preference is evident: "I think I mentioned before that XRP is leading the market, and I still believe that."

The bottom line he set for XRP is conditional but clear: reclaiming and stabilizing above approximately $3.40 will convert that resistance level into support, and the liquidity magnet zone of $4.20 to $4.50 will quickly come into play. If a short-term test fails, especially after a release of fluctuating macro data, the price may still make one last dip to harvest the liquidity below before any new upward movement.

Conclusion

The price movement of XRP is at a critical moment, with analysts providing clear technical and relative strength indicators for the market. Although XRP shows strong bullish momentum, its potential upside is also quite considerable, but the upcoming macroeconomic data and the inherent high volatility of the market remind us that any predictions come with uncertainty. Investors should remain vigilant, monitor key price levels, and be prepared for any sudden price fluctuations.