📰 Market in Contrast: Global Decline, Crypto Resurgence, and the Rise of XRP

📉 After a week marked by volatility, traditional financial markets face a new wave of uncertainty. The employment report in the U.S. and global macroeconomic tensions have caused widespread declines in stock markets across Asia, Europe, and America. In Chile, the IPP UNAB Index fell -4.6 points, reflecting a deterioration in business confidence, consumption, and investment projections.

📈 However, while the traditional market wobbles, the crypto ecosystem shows signs of recovery. XRP, the Ripple token, has risen more than 30% in the last week, trading around $3.16 and nearing its all-time high (ATH). The emergence of a “golden cross” in its technical indicators reinforces the bullish momentum, suggesting it could break key resistances and climb towards $3.30–$3.40.

🔍 Can XRP surpass Ethereum in market capitalization?

According to recent projections, if XRP were to reach Ethereum's current market cap ($442 billion), its price could rise to $7.74, implying an increase of over 180%. Its advantage in transaction speed, institutional adoption, and liquidity positions it as a serious contender in the traditional financial sector.

⚠️ Factors to watch:

- Sustained volume in XRP to validate ATH breakout.

- Evolution of the Ripple vs SEC legal battle.

- Ethereum's reaction to the pressure from emerging altcoins.

- Global macroeconomic indicators and Fed decisions.

📊 Conclusion: Amid a financial storm, XRP emerges as an asset with disruptive potential. If it consolidates its trend and surpasses its ATH, it could not only redefine its position in the crypto market but also challenge Ethereum's dominance.$XRP $BTC