Bitcoin Outperforms XRP Since 2017 as XRP/BTC Eyes 60% Drop

As of May 28, technical analysts confirm Bitcoin's sustained outperformance versus XRP since 2017, with the XRP/BTC pair projected to fall another 59-62% toward 0.0000065-0.0000071. The narrative began on May 25 with rotation warnings after the ratio broke below its 20-week MEMA and market-cap data showed BTC at $1.5 trillion versus XRP's $83.2 billion. On May 26, South Korean influencer YoungHoon Kim's viral June 2 rally forecast briefly boosted retail sentiment around $77,000 BTC, but multiple outlets quickly highlighted his prior missed calls and questionable forex-linked performance metrics. The latest analysis reinforces capital staying in Bitcoin rather than rotating into altcoins through 2026.