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By mid-April 2026, the $XRP/$BTC pair reached a critical point at the 200-week moving average — a level that has historically acted either as a foundation for a strong rebound or as confirmation of a prolonged bearish trend. While Bitcoin is trading around $77,000, $XRP is showing relative strength, holding above $1.40.
The current $XRP/$BTC rate stands at approximately 0.00001920 $BTC, according to TradingView. The asset is in a historical support zone, attracting attention from those seeking an entry point for an “alternative” rally, considering $XRP’s appeal as a key retail token.
Why 200-week level becomes critical for $XRP by April 2026
Over the past week, $XRP has risen by 10%, reaching $1.44, allowing it to outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum in weekly growth for the first time since January. Still, the $XRP/$BTC chart maintains a “death cross” structure, where the 50-day and 200-day moving averages remain above the current price, applying pressure.
$XRP’s ability to outperform the flagship in the remaining part of April directly depends on holding the current support at 0.00001921 $BTC. If the candle closes below it, $XRP risks turning into a “permanent falling knife” against Bitcoin. In favor of the altcoin play such fundamental factors as:
- Weekly net inflows into U.S. spot $XRP ETFs totaling $41.64 million as of now, while total assets under management (AUM) in these funds have stabilized above $1.1 billion.
- A decision from the Senate committee regarding the Clarity Act bill, expected in late April, is likely to provide final clarity on $XRP’s legal status, which could become a trigger for outperforming Bitcoin in terms of growth.
- Integration of $XRP and RLUSD into Exodus, and earlier into the payment infrastructure of Japanese giant Rakuten, with 44 million users estimated.
In terms of technicals, 0.00002135 $BTC is the local high-low level, a breakout of which would confirm an exit from the descending wedge. The target upon a breakout would be 0.00002263 $BTC — where the main liquidity cluster is located.