What Will Be the XRP Price If Bitcoin Crashes to $70k? We Asked AI

Sluggish February for crypto, and March is pretty similar. BTC is now at $86k after hitting $109k in January. Analysts are now divided

Sluggish February for crypto, and March is pretty similar. BTC is now at $86k after hitting $109k in January. Analysts are now divided where Bitcoin price could go next with some anticipating more crashes towards $70k are coming.

The XRP price is trading in the $2.30 – $2.60 range for the past week which is pretty stable compared to other altcoins, but still down significantly from local high in January at $3.30.

With this in mind, we asked AI to predict the XRP price if BTC indeed plunges towards the $70k range.

Economist Timothy Peterson claims that if the Fed persists with no rate cuts in 2025, a scenario he describes as "less likely," markets could experience a steeper decline.

"My rough estimate is that Bitcoin could drop to around $70,000 or $71,000 if the Fed stalls on cutting rates in 2025, which I think is less likely," stated Peterson.

However, if the Fed does begin cutting rates in 2025, which Peterson considers "more likely," he anticipates a shallower decline for Bitcoin, possibly to $90,000.

"If they do start cutting rates in 2025, which I'd say is more likely, then I think we could see something like $90,000."

The scenario of the Fed delaying rate cuts is related to the potential impact on the market. In Peterson's view, if the Fed keeps interest rates high for an extended period, it might not begin cutting rates until 2026.

"The market is currently pricing in a rate cut in the first quarter of 2025. If the Fed stalls on cutting rates in 2025, I think the market will likely panic."

This panic could lead to a broader market downturn, ultimately pushing Bitcoin down as well.

"My rough estimate is that we could see something like a 30% to 35% decline in the market, and if we hit that, we might land somewhere in the $70,000 to $71,000 range for Bitcoin."

If Bitcoin crashes to $70,000, XRP will likely follow it down. How far it falls depends on market mood, trading volume, and updates in the Ripple vs. SEC case.

In the worst case, Bitcoin might drop sharply to $70,000 because of panic selling, new regulations, or bad economic news. This could push XRP down to $1.50 – $1.70, about 25-35% below its current $2.33 price. If XRP can’t hold at $2.00 and $1.80, widespread panic and forced selling would make things worse.

A more likely scenario is Bitcoin sliding gradually to $70,000 without major drama. In this case, XRP might fall to $1.85 – $2.10, just 10-20% down. A slow decline could help XRP find support near $2.00 before possibly bouncing back.

There’s also a brighter possibility. If Bitcoin drops to $70,000 but XRP gets good news like a favorable SEC ruling, new business partnerships, or big investors coming in, it could do better than other coins. XRP might stay in the $2.20 – $2.50 range and outperform most of the market.

Bitcoin still drives the whole crypto market. When Bitcoin crashes, other coins usually follow, though XRP might react a bit differently or later.

The SEC lawsuit remains crucial for XRP. A win for Ripple could cancel out Bitcoin’s negative pull and keep XRP above $2.00. A loss would make XRP’s situation even worse.

When Bitcoin falls hard, some investors have to sell everything at once, causing steep drops in less-traded coins. But if XRP keeps seeing lots of trading activity, it might avoid the worst crashes.

Finally, real-world use matters. If more banks and companies keep using Ripple’s payment technology, and if Ripple continues expanding its On-Demand Liquidity services, XRP might find price support even in a down market.

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