XRP to $4? The Crypto Domino Effect If Bitcoin Hits $130K

When Bitcoin sneezes, the altcoin market catches a cold—or in this case, a rocket ride. As BTC eyes a staggering $130,000 target, XRP traders are placing bets on a run to $4. Here’s why the math might just work.

The Bitcoin Tailwind

No coin moves in a vacuum. A Bitcoin supercycle at $130K would flood the crypto ecosystem with fresh capital—and historically, that liquidity sloshes into high-beta plays like XRP. Market psychology 101: greed goes viral.

XRP’s Make-or-Break Moment

The SEC lawsuit hangover finally lifted? Check. Institutional custody solutions live? Check. Now all Ripple’s darling needs is a macro bull run to shake off the ‘stablecoin’ jokes and reclaim its 2017 glory.

The Cynic’s Corner

Let’s be real—this assumes crypto markets still operate on ‘number go up’ logic rather than, say, fundamentals. But since when has Wall Street ever cared about those?

XRP Rallies As Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High

Ripple’s XRP token has had quite a good year in 2025. The asset struggled to gain momentum over the last few years due to the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. The litigation was settled earlier this year as new management took charge of the SEC. The pro-crypto administration in the US may have helped push the SEC’s lenient stance.

There is a high chance that bitcoin (BTC) will continue its upward momentum over the coming weeks. BTC ETFs have seen constant inflows over the last few weeks. BlackRock alone has purchased billions of dollars worth of BTC over the last few days. A consistent BTC rally could lead to other assets climbing to new all-time highs. XRP could potentially breach the $4 mark under such conditions.

XRP is currently down by 12.3% from its all-time high of $3.40. The asset hit its peak in January 2018, more than seven years ago. Fans and investors will be ecstatic if the coin climbs to a new peak.

There are also several spot XRP ETF applications awaiting approval at the SEC. There is a high probability that the financial watchdog will approve at least one ETF for the crypto project this year. An ETF approval will likely lead to a massive surge in institutional investment. Such a development could potentially take XRP beyond the $4 mark.