Ripple's XRP is failing to capitalize on Bitcoin's historic rally, with its price struggling to breach the critical $1.40 resistance level. Despite BTC surging to a record $75,000, XRP has declined 1% over the past 24 hours and 8.3% over the previous month, raising urgent questions about its near-term trajectory and potential for a rebound amid broader market euphoria.

Why Is XRP Struggling Despite Bitcoin’s Rally To $75,000?

The cryptocurrency market experienced increased positive price action. Along with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) also saw a massive price rally. ETF inflows were also net positive. According to CoinGlass data, US-listed spot XRP ETFs saw about $1.46 million on Monday and around $10.9 million in inflows on Tuesday. However, the underlying asset is struggling to break past its $1.40 resistance level.

XRP’s reluctance to break the $1.40 price level could be due to larger bearish forces. Retail players are still unsure about risky bets and the chances of an interest rate cut in April 2026 is very slim. Higher rates may be keeping investors at bay.

Furthermore, the US-Iran conflict seems to have no end in sight. Talks between the two countries failed, leading to increased tensions. XRP investors may be anticipating a market-wide correction in the coming days.

CoinCodex analysts also do not anticipate XRP to breach the $1.40 mark in the coming days. The platform predicts XRP will hit $1.53 in early May, but expects the asset to face a dip below $1.40 soon after.

The cryptocurrency market has been on a downtrend since October 2025. The pattern may not change until the larger economy improves, or geopolitical tensions cool off. XRP is likely to continue on a sideways trajectory till bullish forces take over.