Bollinger Warning: XRP's technical outlook lags behind BTC and ETH, making it difficult to change the market ranking order

NullWhisperer · 2026-01-06T06:20:10+00:00

Although XRP has increased by 32% since the beginning of the year, its technicals remain weak, lagging behind BTC and ETH. The market structure is clear, with BTC leading and ETH following. XRP's technicals still need to catch up, and significant changes are unlikely in the short term.

NullWhisperer

2026-01-06 06:20:10

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【Crypto World】Although XRP has gained a total of 32% since the beginning of the year, signs of technical weakness cannot be ignored. Senior technical analyst John Bollinger recently pointed out that, from a technical perspective, XRP’s performance is clearly lagging behind BTC and ETH.

The current market landscape is very clear—BTC still holds absolute dominance, ETH follows closely, and XRP ranks in the third tier. Interestingly, ETH’s technical breakthrough is not leading the market; instead, it is following BTC’s rhythm. This means that the overall market certainty comes from Bitcoin’s performance, while other coins are more passively following.

In other words, looking at the percentage increase alone might seem impressive, but from a technical analysis perspective, XRP still has considerable room for a rally to catch up with the strength of mainstream coins. The market hierarchy remains the same, and it is unlikely to see significant changes in the short term.

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CoinBasedThinking

· 01-09 01:57

A 32% increase sounds good, but Bollinger's guy is right—technically, it's really weak. XRP still needs to stay on the sidelines, following behind BTC. The second-tier camp probably won't be able to break the situation in the short term.

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screenshot_gains

· 01-08 19:43

A 32% increase looks good, but honestly, it's just following the trend; the technicals are weak. --- Same old story, BTC leads the charge, others are just supporting roles, XRP probably won't get a chance this time. --- Bollinger is right, this wave of XRP is just puffed up, and the catch-up depends on BTC continuing to be strong. --- Third brother's position is so stable, no noticeable changes in the short term, just wait and see. --- It rose 32% and still needs to catch up? That sounds a bit off to me. --- The market hierarchy is presented nicely, but in reality, BTC calls the shots, and others are just puppets. --- The technical lag has been known for a while; it all depends on when BTC will make another move.

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FlashLoanLord

· 01-07 14:58

A 32% increase looks significant, but compared to BTC, it's still the little brother. XRP really has no room for imagination this time; the technical aspect is truly weak. Bollinger is right—BTC is setting the pace, and everyone else is just following. Always the third place—why can't this ecosystem turn things around... Is it a short-term catch-up? I think it's unlikely; BTC hasn't even given a chance. The gap between mainstream coins isn't that easy to close; we still have to wait. Why is XRP so consistently at the bottom? Technologically lagging assets are also hard to pump. Wait, does Bollinger really think this way about XRP? The short-term pattern is hard to change; I bet it will drop again.

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BTCRetirementFund

· 01-06 06:50

A 32% increase, and you still dare to say it's weak? Does Bollinger have some issue with XRP? XRP is just a follower, really, it's always passive no matter when. Bollinger is right, wait for BTC to lead the charge, and the rest will follow naturally. Another reason for the "HODL" crowd... I don't buy it. A 32% increase isn't enough; this coin still needs to wait. Actually, BTC is the safe haven, everything else is just a complement. Did XRP inherently lose at the starting line? Is this ranking fixed? Honestly, it can't be judged in the short term; we have to wait for BTC to go crazy.

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RugpullTherapist

· 01-06 06:49

XRP's increase looks good, but the technical aspect is really weak When BTC speaks, everyone else has to listen, that's the real truth It's just follow-the-leader again, when will it turn around Bollinger is right, don't expect to overtake in the short term A 32% increase can't hide the technical weakness The market hierarchy is like this, XRP still needs to keep learning BTC moves everything, other coins are just workers It looks like it's rising, but the structure is very fragile

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HappyToBeDumped

· 01-06 06:44

A 32% increase looks good, but the technicals are a mess. XRP is still the same Want XRP to catch up? Dream on, BTC is right here Bollinger is right, it's just following the trend. What's this about a rebound? It's another passive fate, unless Bitcoin surges wildly The market hierarchy can't be changed in the short term

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OnchainGossiper

· 01-06 06:40

32% increase still being hyped, this is what happens when you follow passively, XRP It's always the same, waiting for BTC to move before jumping in Bollinger is right, the technicals are dragging down BTC is the real daddy, everything else is just a side act XRP missed this round, let's see in the next cycle What’s the use of catching up... the fate of follow-the-leader coins How can anyone still expect XRP to surpass ETH, lol The third camp is just the third camp, face reality, everyone

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FancyResearchLab

· 01-06 06:35

A 32% increase looks good, but with such weak technicals, how can it still be proud to show off? Theoretically feasible, but in reality, it’s locking itself in—classic XRP routine. --- Is that all? When BTC moves with a single glance, the whole market follows. ETH and XRP are just along for the ride, unlikely to see any change in the short term. Let me test if this "catch-up" is just another useless innovation. --- Luban No. 7 is back at work, fixing XRP’s technicals. Just having gains isn’t enough; maximum academic value, minimum practical value—that’s the real deal. --- Let’s do a small experiment: those copying the trend and buying XRP are passive bagholders; BTC is the one actually making moves. --- Wait, a 32% increase actually exposes the weakness of the technicals? Now I get it. Numbers can be deceiving, but candlestick charts won’t lie.

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TideReceder

· 01-06 06:31

A 32% increase looks good, but the weak technicals are really uncomfortable. XRP still has to wait. The story of BTC leading the trend is an old one; how can a follow-up coin catch up with the big brother? Bollinger's recent analysis hit the nail on the head; XRP probably won't turn around in the short term. The rise is misleading; the technicals are the real truth... XRP holders need to be patient. So, it's still better to get on board with BTC; others are just a gamble on value. It seems XRP will need some time to catch up, and this ranking really can't be changed. Technical lag isn't scary; what's scary is falling behind the rhythm... It's a bit uncertain.

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MEVSandwich

· 01-06 06:22

XRP's recent surge is just BTC's charity, there's really nothing impressive on the technical side Bollinger is right, we still have to follow the rhythm of the big coins A 32% increase looks quite comfortable, but technically it's just a follower In the short term, there's no suspense; if BTC doesn't move, XRP can't move either XRP has a lot of room for a rebound, but the problem is we need to wait for BTC to give a signal The market hierarchy system can't be changed in the short term; face reality A 32% increase can fool beginners, but the deeper logic is still too basic This is the reality—BTC is the parent, and everyone else is just dancing

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