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The Ichimoku cloud projected ahead \u2014 the Kumo \u2014 shows a sharply rising Senk\u014d Span A, forming an upward-sloping top to the cloud that extends into May. Senk\u014d Span B is positioned lower and flat, adding to the positive slope of the cloud. This forward structure typically reflects underlying trend strength. While precise values for these lines are not labelled on the chart, their shape and relative positioning confirm that the cloud is bullishly aligned, with Span A above Span B, and rising \u2014 a configuration often preceding strong continuation moves.<\/p>\n
In contrast, the BTC\/USD weekly chart presents a more fragile picture. While Bitcoin trades at $84,940, and remains above the Kumo, it has lost the Kijun-Sen, with price slipping below that critical baseline over the last two candles. Moreover, the Tenkan-Sen has crossed beneath the Kijun-Sen, forming a classic bearish crossover. Even if this crossover eventually proves to be a whipsaw, it is technically significant, as Dr Cat notes: \u201cEven if a fake one, it’s a score point for bears that needs to be overcome.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr Cat summarizes the contrast across the majors as follows: \u201cPlenty of altcoins are already in a bear market on the weekly, including ETH. BTC is struggling to fight back. But XRP bulls still have full control.\u201d In response to users speculating on timelines, tops, and price targets \u2014 some calling for $0.80 retracements, others for new all-time highs imminently \u2014 the analyst replied: \u201cBy the end of May it should be pretty clear.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr Cat has also reiterated his medium-term upside target of $4.50 for XRP, suggesting that the setup may culminate in a full-scale breakout attempt toward or beyond the all-time high near $3.84. That move, however, remains contingent on bulls maintaining their current technical advantage.<\/p>\n
XRP Sets New Record Against Ethereum<\/h2>\n
Additional evidence of XRP\u2019s rising strength comes from independent analyst Dom (@traderview2), who outperformed ETH for five consecutive months (entering the six month) \u2014 the longest such streak ever recorded.<\/p>\n
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The outperformance began in November 2024, with XRP gaining +160.4% relative to ETH, followed by +18.5% in December, +47.3% in January, +4.3% in February, +19.6% in March, and +14.3% so far in April 2025. Prior to this run, the longest relative win streak had been four months (June\u2013September 2024), making the current stretch a historical first. The cumulative arithmetic gain across this period exceeds +264%, showcasing a sustained capital rotation toward XRP not seen in prior cycles.<\/p>\n
While it remains to be seen whether the current strength translates into new highs, XRP\u2019s chart structure is unmatched across major tokens on the weekly timeframe. With a clean bullish alignment, a rising cloud, and dominant relative performance, Dr Cat\u2019s conclusion remains firmly grounded: \u201cXRP bulls still have full control.\u201d<\/p>\n
At press time, XRP traded at $2.09.<\/p>\n
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