Usman Salis
In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 U.S. election victory, market sentiment around cryptocurrencies has taken a dramatic turn. According to a tweet, XRP has significantly outperformed Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting a possible shift in capital allocation across the digital asset space. The performance gap is clearly illustrated in a chart powered by YCharts, as shared by The Motley Fool.
XRP (Ripple) Outpaces Bitcoin by Over 6x Since Election
The chart shows that since late 2024, XRP has surged by an impressive +331.3%, compared to Bitcoin's +54.47% gain over the same period. XRP briefly peaked above the 400% mark before stabilizing around 331% by June 19, 2025. This parabolic move coincided with rising investor interest in altcoins following the election results.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin has remained relatively stable, consolidating after its 2024 rally. Despite positive sentiment around institutional adoption, BTC’s growth has been modest in comparison.
Traders Eye Potential for Further XRP (Ripple) Momentum
With XRP showing such dominant relative strength, many analysts are now speculating whether this is the beginning of an altcoin-led rally. Historically, such large divergence in performance has signaled capital rotation from Bitcoin into more volatile assets like XRP.
While Bitcoin (BTC) remains the market leader, XRP’s recent momentum — especially post-election — is gaining attention from both retail and institutional investors. Traders are watching for key resistance levels near $0.75–$0.80 that could confirm further upside.
Conclusion
As markets digest the broader macro and political backdrop, the performance gap between XRP and BTC is becoming hard to ignore. Whether this momentum continues hinges on regulatory clarity, macroeconomic conditions, and broader investor risk appetite. For now, XRP has taken the lead — and eyes are watching to see if Bitcoin can respond.
Usman Salis
