In 2024, XRP has underperformed compared to Bitcoin, experiencing a decline of approximately 2.5% year-to-date (YTD), while Bitcoin has surged by 60% over the same period. Consequently, the XRP/BTC exchange rate has fallen by 40% YTD. Despite this, there are emerging signs of recovery for XRP as the Bitcoin halving approaches, supported by several bullish indicators that may enhance its performance post-event. Historically, XRP has shown a pattern of excelling relative to Bitcoin around halving times. For example, following the third Bitcoin halving in May 2020, the XRP/BTC pair surged over 100%. A similar trend was observed around the second