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After explosive rallies in 2025, both Bitcoin and XRP have surrendered roughly half their gains. With prices still well below their peaks, investors are now asking a simple question: which asset will reach a new all-time high (ATH) first?

ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Perplexity have shared price projections for Bitcoin and XRP ahead of the Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026. Each AI model analyzed technical trends, macroeconomic conditions, and investor behavior to create scenario-based forecasts.

The broader crypto market is showing signs of recovery, and XRP has emerged as one of the strongest performers, recording an impressive 25% rally after a recent sharp decline. The token rebounded quickly from lows below $1.15 and climbed back above the $1.50 level within hours.

Independent Reserve has confirmed its sponsorship for XRP Australia Sydney 2026, adding a major name to the event’s expanding lineup. The conference will take place on February 27, 2026, at Crown Towers in Sydney. Organizers expect more than 400 attendees from across the global blockchain space.

Analyst EGRAG Crypto says XRP continues to follow a long-term structural pattern. He shared the analysis using a 12-year TradingView chart that focuses on repeating cycles, market behavior, and price structure.

Factors that could drive XRP’s price have become a new concern in the community. While transaction volume on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is often cited as the main catalyst, several analysts argue that deeper structural factors may matter far more over the next cycle.