XRP is flexing hard while Ethereum struggles to stay relevant.

Ripple's token just jumped 3.63% in 24 hours, while Bitcoin's been playing the sideways crab market game again.

Meanwhile, Ethereum looks absolutely rekt, trading 8% lower and now back below its election price levels… but isn’t that just the story of Ethereum?

Painful Figures In Focus

XRP/ETH chart is showing a potential 25% upside from here as XRP holds strong at $2.67 while ETH limps along at around $2,750.

The once-untouchable "flippening" narrative is starting to look shaky as Ripple outperforms the smart contract king across multiple metrics.

Since the election, XRP is still up a monster 300%, while ETH has given up all its gains.

Investors are also rotating capital during Bitcoin's consolidation phase, meaning new variables at play that could accelerate this potential shift in narrative.

XRP/BTC pair is up 3% while the market fear index hits extreme levels, and open Interest in XRP derivatives surged 3.77% to $3.16 billion, signaling growing institutional attention.

Whale wallets quietly reaccumulated during XRP's recent dip to $1.95, exactly when retail was panic selling.

Ethereum's Red Flags

Unsurprisingly to those who have been following closely, ETH is showing serious warning signs right now.

Despite a 2.21% increase in Open Interest to $20.13 billion, exchange reserves barely budged by 0.16%.

Compare that to XRP's exchange reserves surging 4.87%, and you've got a clear signal about where smart money is positioning.

This weak demand puts ETH at risk of a long squeeze that could propel XRP/ETH even higher.

Could This Be The Bottom?

Could this be the local bottom for XRP at $2?

The price action suggests we're in a classic accumulation phase while most of crypto is still bleeding.

Bitcoin's risk profile is cooling off, Ethereum's struggling with demand issues, and XRP is quietly building strength.

All the technical signs point to XRP forming a base for its next major move while ETH looks increasingly vulnerable.

Some analysts think XRP could actually overtake Ethereum with a 115% price surge, which would put XRP's market cap at a staggering $333 billion.

To make that happen, XRP would need to hit approximately $5.76, assuming ETH stays where it is and doesn’t keep bleeding out in front of us. 

While that sounds crazy to some, the current momentum shift makes this scenario more plausible than it was just months ago.

New Ripples In The Top Three? 

These rotation plays can move faster than most traders can react.

The takeaway is that the $2 level is your line in the sand for XRP – as long as it holds, the bullish setup remains intact, and watch the XRP/ETH chart for a MACD crossover, which could confirm the beginning of a major trend shift.

Whether you're an XRP army soldier or an ETH maxi, the data doesn't lie – something significant is happening right now.