XRP Skyrockets 12% Amid Bitcoin Boom Triggered by China’s Tariffs

• XRP surged 12% to $2.17 amid global economic tensions, breaking resistance and hinting at a bullish trend.
• Renewed tariffs and Bitcoin’s rally to $83K sparked heavy altcoin interest, with XRP benefiting from South Korean demand.

Ripple’s XRP gained 12% in just a couple of days to reach $2.15, putting aside a very important resistance. The token price, which peaked on Friday, reached as high as $2.17, mainly because optimism was overflowing on the crypto market during the global economic tension. The token is still 4% up in the last 24-hour frame.

New tariffs imposed by China on American goods not only unsettle the usual financial markets but they lead to a revival of interest in digital assets. The move generated extraordinary demand for Bitcoin, which went up to a $83,000 mark. Naturally, XRP was the first to follow the same, cementing its own impressive climb.

Can XRP Break the $2.28 Barrier Before the Next Rally?

Coingecko data now pegs the overall crypto market cap at a sturdy $2.78 trillion. Bitcoin re-established dominance, but the true surprise came from XRP, which not only bounced from its lower Bollinger Band at $1.98 but also showed signs of entering a broader bullish cycle.

As volatility expands, XRP’s price action remains under tight technical watch. The Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) stands firm around $2.09—closely aligned with the Bollinger mid-band resistance of $2.28. A successful push beyond this zone could propel the asset toward $2.58, where upper technical indicators start to flash green.

Source: TradingView

Traders have also been eyeing the MACD lines, with the blue line now teasing an upward crossover. This would be a classic signal of bullish reversal, reflecting past instances where similar patterns kicked off major rallies. XRP’s 12.54% surge isn’t just noise—it’s technical alignment in motion.

However, if XRP fails to pierce through the $2.28 ceiling, there’s still the $1.98 support zone below. A dip here wouldn’t be welcomed, but as long as prices hover above VWAP, many analysts agree that the structure remains bullish. Strength is fragile, but momentum is real.

Trade Turmoil Sparks Bitcoin Surge, Lifts Altcoins

The latest wave of tariffs from China has once again underlined the global market’s fragility. While charts play their part, the fuel also comes from South Korea. XForceGlobal recently posted that the country’s crypto-savvy population is a major reason for XRP’s price resilience. 

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In this 13-minute video, I take another deep dive into why Korea could be propping up #XRP’s price at these levels from a technical analysis standpoint, and why another dip won’t be a big deal. I also connect it to Elliott Wave Theory. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/zQMAh4TSQi

— XForceGlobal (@XForceGlobal) April 3, 2025

Alternative markets like crypto aren’t just getting a moment—they’re getting a full cycle of attention. Bitcoin’s rally to $83K was not isolated. Ethereum also broke past $1,800, reaffirming the return of big money into blockchain-driven platforms.

While Ripple is certainly having its moment, everything remains intertwined. XRP’s fate is still tied to Bitcoin’s lead. If BTC holds strong above $83,000, analysts suggest the rest of the market—including Ripple—could enjoy sustained upward movement. For now, the mood leans bullish.