XRP: Outperforming Ethereum as RLUSD adoption accelerates XRP gained 5.7% over the past week, outperforming Ethereum, while RLUSD's market cap surpassed $1.7 billion and continued growing rapidly. Key catalysts * RLUSD reached $1.72 billion market cap and processed over $18 billion in Q1 transfer volume. * XRP Ledger's tokenized real-world assets grew to $3.5 billion in 2026. * Spot XRP ETFs have attracted roughly $1.4 billion in cumulative inflows. Why it matters * RLUSD is helping keep liquidity within the XRP ecosystem. * Growing adoption of XRP Ledger for payments and tokenized assets is boosting investor sentiment. * Ethereum has struggled to regain momentum despite ETF approvals and network upgrades. Key levels * Current price: ~$1.36 * Resistance: $1.50 * Medium-term bullish target: $2.00+ Risks * RLUSD could eventually reduce the need for XRP as a bridge asset in cross-border payments. * XRP's long-term bullish case depends on continued ETF inflows and favorable regulation. Outlook * Short-term bias remains bullish as RLUSD adoption and XRP ecosystem growth continue. * XRP is currently showing stronger momentum than Ethereum, but whether this becomes a long-term trend depends on sustained institutional demand and regulatory progress.