5 Reasons Ripple (XRP) Could Rally Above $1

Ripple’s native token XRP has already clocked a 20.75 % gain in 24 h, hitting $0.87 on $1.8 billion in daily volume and pushing its market cap past $34 billion. Here are the five on-chain and market triggers that could extend the move toward—and beyond—the symbolic $1 level.

1. Clearing the $1 Psychological Barrier

During the 2018 crypto-wide draw-down, $1 became a bridge too far for XRP. With price now back at $0.87, a break above $1 would signal a new bullish phase and attract algorithmic and retail momentum buyers.

2. Bitcoin Stagnation = Alt-Coin Rotation

Traders chase returns. While Bitcoin grinds sideways, capital naturally flows into high-liquidity alternatives. XRP’s deep exchange support makes it a prime short-term parking lot for profit-seeking BTC refugees.

3. Most Coins Sit on Exchanges, Ready to Move

Ripple never released an official wallet, so the majority of XRP supply lives on trading platforms. This concentration means both buying and selling can spike violently; once bids appear, thin order-books could rocket price higher in hours.

4. Cyclical Boom-Bust Patterns

In May 2017 XRP traded at 1 cent before a 100× run. Crypto is famously cyclical; if history rhymes, a push through $1 could awaken the same speculative reflex, especially with fresh retail entrants who bought the recent low.

5. The “Flippening” Narrative—Can XRP Dethrone BTC?

Some analysts call Bitcoin the only indispensable crypto, yet newer rails keep entering the market. XRP remains under-marketed to banks, but if institutions eventually favor a cheaper, faster bridge asset, a capital shift away from Bitcoin is possible. A sustained move above $1 would be step one in that longer-term storyline.