In a recent panel discussion shared by respected crypto analyst Xaif on X, Dave Weisberger, the Co-CEO of CoinRoutes, delivered a blunt assessment that has reignited debate within the XRP community: “XRP is beta to Bitcoin.”
According to Weisberger, XRP’s price action is not primarily shaped by legal or regulatory developments, but instead follows Bitcoin, often with heightened volatility and momentum.
XRP and Bitcoin: A High-Beta Relationship
Weisberger’s comments stem from a broader observation about market behavior. In his words, “What matters is XRP is beta to Bitcoin.” By describing XRP as having a high beta to BTC, he means that XRP tends to mimic Bitcoin’s movements, often in a magnified way. When Bitcoin rises, XRP usually follows, and sometimes outpaces it. When Bitcoin stalls or corrects, XRP typically responds in kind, sometimes with more dramatic swings.
“Bitcoin’s gone up,” Weisberger noted. “And guess what? XRP has done exactly what I said it would do… It’s gone up more when Bitcoin plateaus. His remarks reinforce the idea that XRP’s market performance, while influenced by its fundamentals, remains largely tethered to Bitcoin’s macro trends.
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Legal Battles Are Not the Driving Force
Weisberger also challenged a popular narrative in the XRP space, that legal outcomes, especially Ripple’s ongoing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are the primary catalyst for price movements. Dismissing this idea, he recalled a recent interview: “They were asking about XRP’s price. They were talking about the court case. I said, ‘The court cases don’t mean shit.’”
This bold claim underscores Weisberger’s view that while regulatory clarity may shape XRP’s long-term use case, it is Bitcoin’s price action that truly moves the needle in the short to medium term.
XRP’s Recent Price Action Validates the Thesis
The current market supports Weisberger’s thesis. As Bitcoin surged past $110,000, XRP reclaimed the $3 mark. The rally has fueled speculation among investors that XRP could be poised for an even greater breakout, especially if Bitcoin continues its bullish trend.
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This behavior aligns with the beta principle: XRP lags slightly behind BTC during the early phases of a move, but once momentum builds, it often accelerates with greater force. For traders, this makes XRP a high-risk, high-reward asset in bull markets, and a dangerous one during corrections.
Could XRP Eventually Lead?
Interestingly, a growing segment of the XRP community believes the dynamic may be shifting. With Ripple expanding its cross-border payment solutions globally and XRP gaining traction in real-world financial systems, some argue that XRP could soon decouple from Bitcoin and pave its path.
However, Weisberger remains pragmatic. For now, his analysis is clear, data-driven, and seemingly accurate: XRP’s market behavior continues to reflect Bitcoin’s larger moves.
Xaif’s post has since gone viral, sparking widespread discussion across social media and further cementing Weisberger’s place as a critical voice in understanding XRP’s market dynamics. Whether XRP remains beta to Bitcoin or eventually becomes a market leader in its own right, the current cycle is once again proving that Weisberger’s insights can’t be ignored.
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