XRP and Bitcoin Price Correlation Analysis: Historical Data Reveals Synchronized Uptrend Pattern

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Analysis of XRP and Bitcoin Price Correlation

Market commentators have pointed out a significant trend in the price movements of XRP and Bitcoin — these two assets tend to fluctuate in sync.

During the recent market downturn, XRP community commentator King Valex shared relevant comments. Notably, Bitcoin has fallen 5% so far this year, while XRP has declined by 9.78%.

Valex’s comments seem to refute those who believe XRP might not follow Bitcoin to higher prices. In recent social media posts, Valex presented historical data confirming that whenever BTC hits a new high, XRP also rises, often with even more remarkable gains.

XRP replicates Bitcoin’s historical upward trend

For example, at the end of 2015, Bitcoin surged from $230 to nearly $20,000 in December 2017 (an 8,450% increase), during which XRP also experienced its own rise. Specifically, XRP soared from $0.0075 at the end of 2015 to a historical high of $3.88 in January 2018, a 51,633% increase.

Valex also pointed out Bitcoin’s rise from $13,000 in October 2020 to around $69,000 at the peak of the bull market in November 2021. During this period, XRP increased from $0.24 in October 2020 to a high of $1.96 in April 2021. Most analysts attribute XRP’s failure to break through its 2018 all-time high to related lawsuits starting in December 2020.

Recently, when BTC rose from $49,000 in January 2024 to $126,000 in October 2025 (a 157% increase), XRP also surged from $0.61 in January 2024 to a high of $3.66 in July 2025 (a 500% increase).

“If you think XRP doesn’t follow BTC, you’re crazy”

These cases confirm that XRP consistently follows Bitcoin’s lead during price increases. Valex emphasized that investors can clearly see this pattern: “If you still think XRP doesn’t follow BTC, you’re crazy.”

It’s worth noting that this occurs amid multiple Bitcoin extremists dismissing predictions that XRP could reach higher prices, while also making ambitious price forecasts for Bitcoin. One such forecast is Bitcoin reaching $1 million.

For example, a top exchange CEO predicted in a recent interview that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030.

Rising from $88,000 to $1 million would represent a massive increase of 1,036%. If XRP replicates such gains, its price would rise to $12.24. However, historical price trends suggest that due to XRP’s lower market cap, it often exceeds BTC’s percentage gains. If XRP increases threefold during 2024/2025, when BTC hits $1 million, XRP could reach $36.