Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is standing at a make-or-break level, and analysts say 2026 could decide its long-term future.
But, if Bitcoin fails to reach $150,000, the price could drop heavily and, in an extreme case, fall back toward the $1,000 level.
Although, Veteran trader Peter Brandt described the recent fall as a sudden “slip-style” move that surprised traders. He suggested that if weakness continues, Bitcoin could still find a stronger bottom near the low $40,000 area instead of collapsing to extreme low predictions.
XRP Aiming to Become the No.1 Cryptocurrency
Some XRP supporters believe XRP could rise to the 1 spot in the crypto market in the next 6 years. They say XRP has strong advantages like fast payments, low fees, and growing use by banks and financial firms.
However, surpassing Bitcoin is not easy. Bitcoin’s current market cap is around $1.38 trillion.
For XRP to reach that level, its price would need to rise to nearly $23 per coin, considering a XRP circulating supply of $60 billion. Right now, XRP is trading around $1.44, which shows how big the gap still is.
So while XRP has potential, becoming the number one cryptocurrency would require a very large and long-term price move.
XRP Price Outlook
As of now, XRP price is trading near $1.45, sitting at a key support zone. The chart shows XRP recently tested $1.30, which acted as strong demand and triggered a bounce.
Long-term charts reveal XRP spent nearly 7 years in accumulation, a pattern that often appears before major breakouts.
For bullish momentum, XRP needs to hold above $1.53 and break the downtrend line. If that happens, the next targets are $2.00, $2.27, and $2.75.
On the downside, losing $1.30 could push the price toward $1.07.
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