XRP Is The ‘Strongest Chart In Crypto,’ Says Analyst
Crypto market analyst Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) has identified XRP as having the strongest chart in the crypto space, pointing to the Ichimoku Cloud dynamics that currently favor XRP over Bitcoin and major altcoins, including Ethereum.
XRP Is The ‘Strongest Chart’
In a weekly analysis comparing XRP/USD and BTC/USD, Dr Cat notes that XRP is showcasing a complete bullish structure within the Ichimoku framework. On the weekly chart, XRP is positioned above the Kijun-Sen (base line), while the Tenkan-Sen (conversion line) stays above both the price and Kijun, illustrating a textbook bullish configuration. Currently priced at $2.09688, XRP has consolidated for several weeks above the Kijun without any major breaches.
The forward-looking Ichimoku cloud — the Kumo — illustrates a sharply ascending Senkō Span A, creating an upward slope to the cloud that extends into May. Senkō Span B is flatter and located lower, enhancing the positive incline of the cloud. This configuration typically indicates underlying trend strength. While the chart does not specify precise values for these lines, their formation and relative positioning confirm a bullish alignment of the cloud, with Span A situated above Span B and rising — a configuration often realized before significant continuation moves.
In contrast, the BTC/USD weekly chart reveals a more precarious situation. Although Bitcoin is trading at $84,940 and remains above the Kumo, it has recently dropped below the Kijun-Sen, indicating a slip beneath that key baseline over the last two candles. Furthermore, the Tenkan-Sen has crossed below the Kijun-Sen, creating a classic bearish crossover. Even if this crossover turns out to be a false signal, Dr Cat emphasizes its importance: “Even if a fake one, it’s a score point for bears that needs to be overcome.”
Dr Cat succinctly contrasts the majors: “Numerous altcoins are already experiencing bear market conditions on the weekly scale, including ETH. BTC is struggling to recover. Yet, XRP bulls continue to hold total control.” When asked about potential timelines, peaks, and price targets — some speculating a retracement to $0.80, while others anticipate new all-time highs soon — the analyst responded: “By the end of May, it should be pretty clear.”
Dr Cat has reiterated a medium-term target of $4.50 for XRP, indicating that the setup might lead to a strong breakout attempt toward or beyond its all-time high of approximately $3.84. However, this potential move hinges on bulls sustaining their current technical advantage.
XRP Sets New Record Against Ethereum
Independent analyst Dom (@traderview2) provides additional evidence of XRP’s enhanced strength through a historical performance heatmap that compares XRP to ETH on a monthly basis. His findings reveal that XRP has outperformed ETH for five consecutive months — marking the longest streak ever recorded.
This outperformance started in November 2024, with XRP climbing +160.4% compared to ETH, followed by gains of +18.5% in December, +47.3% in January, +4.3% in February, +19.6% in March, and +14.3% so far in April 2025. Before this, the longest relative win streak was four months (June–September 2024), making the current stretch a remarkable first. The total arithmetic gain during this period exceeds +264%, demonstrating a continued capital shift toward XRP that hasn’t been observed in previous cycles.
While it remains uncertain whether this current strength will lead to new highs, XRP’s chart structure is unparalleled among major tokens on the weekly timeframe. With a clear bullish alignment, a rising cloud, and dominant relative performance, Dr Cat’s conclusion is resolutely clear: “XRP bulls still have full control.”
As of the latest update, XRP is trading at $2.09.
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