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Key takeaways: XRP is about to pass $200 billion in market capitalization for the first time. XRP price is up 35% against Bitcoin in July. If momentum holds, XRP’s market cap could increase to over $250 billion. XRP (XRP) is on the verge of surpassing a $200 billion market capitalization for the first time, as Bitcoin (BTC) shows signs of consolidation days after hitting new record highs. XRP is up over 35% versus Bitcoin in July The XRP market cap has surged 71.75% in the last 30 days to reach $193.10 billion on Thursday, or $2.18 billion less than the record high from six months ago. XRP/USD three-day market capitalization chart. Source: TradingView The gains accompany a rise in XRP price in BTC terms, too. In July, the XRP/BTC pair has surged by over 35%. Ether (ETH), the second-largest crypto by market cap, has jumped by over 25% compared to Bitcoin in the same period. XRP/BTC weekly price chart. Source: TradingView Together, these top two altcoins comprise around 16% of the crypto market. Their gains versus Bitcoin in recent days boost the ongoing “altseason” narrative, a market phase where traders in search of higher returns rotate capital out of Bitcoin and into altcoins. Source: Peter Brandt The past 24 hours show Bitcoin wobbling between intraday profits and losses, while Ether and XRP have risen by over 8% each, indicating a shift toward top-cap altcoins. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP’s 24-hour performance comparison. Source: Messari Many analysts are convinced that XRP will continue its rally toward $4 in the coming weeks, driven by rising whale volumes and other bullish technical setups. XRP’s bullish outlook, both in US dollar and BTC terms, could propel its market capitalization well beyond the $200 billion threshold. XRP fractal hints at $250 billion target XRP’s recent breakout…

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