Ripple’s (XRP) market cap rose but could soon lose its stop to Dogecoin (DOGE) if both cryptocurrencies continue to keep up with the recent performances. Over the last 24 hours, XRP’s price has increased by 5.20%, while DOGE jumped by 22%.

Should this trend persist, DOGE’s rapid growth rate could enable it to close the gap in market cap between the two cryptocurrencies. The outcome also hinges on whether XRP can sustain or accelerate its gains. 

Ripple Low Activity Puts Its Position At Risk

XRP’s market cap rose to $30.63 billion and remains the seventh most valuable cryptocurrency. Dogecoin, on the other hand, is eighth in the standings, with a value of $30.26 billion. For context, the market cap is the product of price and circulating supply.

Therefore, since both DOGE and XRP have all their total supply in circulation, their respective prices determine the market cap growth. Therefore, if XRP’s price continues to lag behind DOGE’s fast-paced movement, it could drop behind the meme coin.

Notably, XRP’s price increase could be linked to the broader market recovery. But for DOGE, its growth hinges on rising market interest and Elon Musk’s consistent support for Donald Trump with the several posts of the Department Of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E).

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With Donald Trump anticipated to be declared president, Dogecoin will likely continue its rally, leveraging the boost in sentiment driven by his known favorable stance toward cryptocurrencies. This potential surge in DOGE could put additional pressure on XRP, causing it to lag behind.

Another metric suggesting that XRP could fall behind DOGE is the Mean Dollar Invested Age (MDIA). The MDIA is the average age of all tokens on a blockchain weighted by the purchase price.

When the metric falls, most tokens are no longer dormant, and the price can increase. But in this case, the metric is rising, suggesting low trading activity and making it difficult for the price to increase.

XRP Price Analysis: Altcoin Overbought

A look at the 4-hour chart shows that the Bollinger Bands (BB) is expanding, indicating high volatility around the cryptocurrency. However, the upper band hand of the indicator has also touched XRP’s price at $0.54.

When the upper band of the BB hits the price, it means that the asset is overbought. Assuming the lower band did, then the assets would have been deemed oversold. Since it is the former, it means that XRP’s price might possibly retrace to $0.51.

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If this happens, then XRP’s market cap could fall behind DOGE if the latter’s price increases. On the other hand, a break above the $0.55 resistance could invalidate this forecast.  In that scenario, the altcoin could jump toward $0.60.

US Senator Elizabeth Warren secured her third term in Massachusetts. She defeated Republican challenger John Deaton, a high-profile attorney and advocate for cryptocurrency.

The Associated Press announced the victory on Tuesday night at around 8 p.m. as Warren claimed 73% of the vote compared to Deaton’s 26%.

Deaton faced an uphill battle in his first political campaign despite his popularity within the crypto community as an outspoken XRP advocate and broader calls for friendly regulation. He emerged as a Republican Senate nominee by defeating rivals Robert Antonellis and Ian Cain in a three-way primary.

His campaign received significant support from prominent figures in the crypto industry, including billionaire Mark Cuban. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also endorsed Deaton, commending his commitment to advocating for the digital asset sector. This backing raised Deaton’s profile and highlighted the contrast between him and Warren, particularly in their differing views on cryptocurrency regulation.

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Throughout his campaign, Deaton focused on his vision for a balanced regulatory approach to crypto. In an interview with BeInCrypto, he previously expressed his belief that “overregulation” would stifle innovation and harm American competitiveness.

This stance resonated with crypto advocates. Nevertheless, it struggled to capture a broad base of support among traditional voters in Massachusetts. Warren’s record as a seasoned legislator held strong appeal.

Meanwhile, Senator Warren, a powerful figure known for her prior stance against the crypto industry, softened her tone in recent weeks.

“I’m all for having a cryptosystem if people want to buy and sell crypto. All I want is for them to follow the same rules as everyone else,” Warren said.

Previously, she had called for strict measures to rein in crypto, often framing it as a risk to consumers and a tool for financial crime. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, has been a vocal critic of Warren’s approach to digital assets, often labeling her perspective as “outdated” and “overly restrictive.”

Warren’s victory likely ensures that regulatory scrutiny of digital assets will remain on the agenda in Washington. However, her recent shift from harsh critique to a more balanced tone could signal a new phase in the crypto-regulation debate.

Although Deaton lost by a large margin, his campaign showcased the increasing prominence of cryptocurrency issues in US politics. His platform resonated with crypto-friendly voters and industry advocates who view the sector as the future of finance.

Despite his defeat, Deaton struck a conciliatory tone in his concession speech. He extended an offer to collaborate on areas of mutual interest, suggesting potential bipartisan efforts even on contentious topics.

“I just called Senator Warren and congratulated her on her victory. If there was something that you think I could be helpful with, for example, women’s reproductive rights or issues we agree upon… I wouldn’t hesitate to offer my assistance,” Deaton said.

Read more: Everything You Need To Know About Ripple vs. SEC.

Moving forward, Deaton said he would continue advocating for clear and reasonable crypto policies. Specifically, he would remain involved in the Ripple versus SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) case regarding XRP’s status.