Ripple’s (XRP) Next Big Move, Ethereum’s (ETH) Outlook for a Strong Year, and More: Bits Recap Jan 2

Ripple’s native token has had a volatile week, with its price hovering between $1.80 and $1.90. The question now is whether the bulls can seize control and initiate a decisive move to the upside. Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) have also endured substantial turbulence, and some analysts believe they could be gearing up for a solid start to the year. What’s Next for XRP? The asset’s price briefly exceeded $1.90 on December 29, but the bears intercepted the move and suppressed the valuation. As of this writing, it trades at around $1.88 (per CoinGecko’s data), representing a 2% increase on a daily scale. Several hours ago, the popular X user Ali Martinez noted that the TD Sequential indicator had flashed “a macro buy signal” on XRP, meaning a more significant rebound could be on the way. Prior to that, BitGuru argued that the asset is at a pivotal moment, which has historically led to a major rally. “XRP price is now compressing near key support after trend exhaustion. This is typically where smart money starts positioning early before the next directional move.” Meanwhile, the amount of XRP tokens stored on centralized platforms continues to decline. X user Niels revealed that exchange balances have fallen from 3.76 billion coins in October 2025 to approximately 1.6 billion as of the end of December. Such a development is usually seen as bullish since it reduces the immediate selling pressure. ETH’s Path Ahead The second-largest cryptocurrency started the new year slightly below $3,000, but it reclaimed that psychological level several hours ago. According to X user Gerla, “a clean break” above that mark opens the door to a 15-20% move in the coming weeks. CyrilXBT chipped in, too. They noted that ETH has been testing the $3K zone numerous times recently and every time it sits around it long enough, “people get bored, call it dead… then it moves when no one’s ready.” The analyst assumed the following months could be highly beneficial for the asset, envisioning the rise to a new all-time high of around $7,000 and the explosion beyond $10,000 sometime next year. The market observer using the moniker JAVON MARKS is also bullish. They think ETH is capable of breaking multiple resistance points in the near future and surging to the specific target of $4,811.71. Once that level is exceeded, the price may skyrocket above $8,500, the analyst added. Renewed Bull Run or Pullback for BTC? The leading digital asset is also in the green today (January 2), with its price jumping past $89,000. Analyst The Swing Trader recently claimed that BTC has been forming “a very tight pennant” for the past six weeks, suggesting that breaking this pattern to the upside could lead to a pump above $100,000, while in the opposite case, it might result in a plunge toward $75,000. JAVON MARKS stands clearly on the bullish side, envisioning an ascent to $126,200, while Crypto GEMs predicted that the asset’s valuation could explode above $200,000 “soon.” At the same time, some analysts presented a more cautious thesis. X user Crypto Tony expects a pullback after the positive start to the year, whereas Ted believes every pump will be rejected until BTC breaks above $90K, citing “strong spot demand.” The post Ripple’s (XRP) Next Big Move, Ethereum’s (ETH) Outlook for a Strong Year, and More: Bits Recap Jan 2 appeared first on CryptoPotato .