XRP Poised to Shatter 8-Year Bitcoin Resistance as Spot ETF Approval Looms

XRP stands on the brink of a historic breakout—finally cracking an 8-year stalemate against Bitcoin. And the timing? Suspiciously convenient with regulators warming up to spot ETFs.

The sleeping giant awakens

After years of sideways action, XRP/BTC charts are printing the most bullish pattern since the ICO boom. No fancy indicators needed—just pure, old-school resistance getting demolished.

Wall Street's ETF circus rolls into crypto

Suddenly every institutional trader cares about 'digital assets' (translation: they found a way to charge 2% management fees). The SEC's inevitable approval isn't just market-moving—it's market-making.

Breakout or fakeout?

Either XRP's about to rewrite its entire Bitcoin narrative, or this is the most elaborate bull trap in altcoin history. Place your bets—the casino's open 24/7.

XRP To Break Major Resistance Against Bitcoin

The XRP/BTC trading pair is rapidly approaching a critical technical breakout that could reshape its long-term value outlook. crypto market expert Gordon noted in his chart analysis on X social media that XRP/BTC is close to breaching an 8-year descending resistance line—a move that could spark a major structural change in the market.

A breakout from this resistance could not only signal the end of nearly a decade of underperformance against bitcoin but also serve as a potential precursor to a broader revaluation of XRP. Gordon’s biweekly chart illustrates XRP’s historical struggle to gain ground against Bitcoin, with repeated rejections from a strong descending line that has acted as a barrier since 2017. 

However, after experiencing long years of consolidation and accumulation, XRP/BTC now appears to be forming a large Symmetrical Triangle, with the current price hovering just below the upper boundary of the formation. Based on Gordon’s analysis, this technical compression suggests an imminent breakout, especially as price action builds momentum.

What makes this potential breakout even more intriguing is that XRP’s rising value and current momentum have occurred without any significant bullish catalysts. The upward movement in XRP/BTC comes even before any official news concerning a potential XRP Spot ETF approval. The anticipation surrounding this ETF is already palpable, and a favorable decision could act as a powerful catalyst for continued upside. This scenario aligns with Gordon’s assessment that a breakout from the 8-year trendline could be a gateway to a generational wealth opportunity. 

2025 XRP Spot ETF Approval Odds Hit 95%

According to new data shared by market expert Steph is Crypto, XRP has emerged as one of the front-runners in the race for Spot ETF approval in the United States (US). The analyst has stated that the probability of an XRP ETF approval by the US SEC in 2025 has increased to a whopping 95%. 

XRP currently shares the highest projected odds of approval alongside Litecoin and Solana, signaling a major shift in sentiment toward altcoin-based ETFs. Already, a growing number of institutional asset managers are investing in this ETF, including Grayscale, Bitwise, 21Shares, WisdomTree, Canary, and others. Just a few days ago, reports also revealed that the SEC has officially approved the conversion of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund into an ETF, which will include assets such as XRP, BTC, ETH, and others.