Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Surge Together—Is This a Trend Reversal?

▲ Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP / ChatGPT-generated image ©

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP have rebounded together, signaling a shift in the market from a forced liquidation phase to a period marked by inflows of institutional capital.

According to crypto media outlet AMB Crypto on February 26 (local time), after undergoing a recent decline, Bitcoin established a bottom in the $64,000–$65,000 demand zone before rebounding more than 5% and rising toward the $69,000 level. As it absorbed selling pressure, a short squeeze accelerated, allowing BTC to break back above key technical resistance levels, while the intraday rebound improved overall market sentiment.

Ethereum rose 7.4% to $2,065, while XRP gained 4.7% to $1.43. The simultaneous gains among major assets highlighted a renewed appetite for risk assets amid improving macroeconomic conditions. However, the outlet noted that for the rally to continue, it must be supported not merely by liquidation-driven buying but by sustained spot demand, stable funding rates, rising trading volume, and a pattern of higher lows. If Bitcoin defends the $67,000 area, a renewed push toward $70,000 is possible, but if capital inflows slow, the rebound may prove temporary.

This recovery has unfolded alongside improving macro conditions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address emphasized economic resilience and innovation policies while easing concerns over tighter trade regulations, contributing to improved sentiment toward digital assets. This renewed risk appetite is seen as a key factor behind Bitcoin’s approach to $69,000.

On the supply-demand side, accumulation by institutions and whale investors laid the groundwork for the rebound. Unlike retail investors who exited during the recent liquidation phase, large investor groups absorbed liquidity and supply, contributing to reduced volatility and price stability. Expectations surrounding cryptocurrency legislation discussions in the U.S. Senate and the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) introduction of a stablecoin sandbox have further raised hopes for greater regulatory clarity. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s strong artificial intelligence earnings supported sentiment across tech stocks, creating a favorable backdrop for digital assets.

The market structure appears to be shifting from a forced deleveraging phase to a stage of strategic capital absorption. Bitcoin has strengthened downside support through inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and rising stablecoin balances on exchanges. Ethereum’s Layer-2 expansion and increased staking activity continue to underpin its network utilization and long-term value proposition. XRP is also receiving structural support amid expectations of regulatory expansion and ETF demand. However, for this rebound to evolve into a sustained trend reversal, macroeconomic stability and continuous capital inflows remain essential.

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