While the crypto market struggles to regain its breath post-halving, XRP, which has been relegated to the background for years amid price inertia and legal battles, is now flirting with a market capitalization of nearly 200 billion dollars. This spectacular resurgence contrasts with the retreat of Bitcoin and fuels the idea of a new cycle dominated by altcoins. This trend reversal raises questions: Is XRP in the process of redefining the power dynamics within the crypto market?