Bitcoin retesting the $92,000 level—honestly, performing this well on the eve of the FOMC meeting is already quite impressive. Usually, during times like this, altcoins are the ones hit the hardest.

Interestingly, many people are starting to see this correction as a buying opportunity—especially those coins that have been doing well during this cycle. XRP, PEPE, and Shiba Inu are all consolidating sideways, prices stuck in a range for quite a while. Could an opportunity be coming soon?

**XRP’s move looks a bit familiar**

The technical chart pattern XRP is forming now is almost identical to the one before the 2017 surge—back then, it surged by 7,452%. Many veteran players have noticed this detail.

Of course, the environment now is completely different from 2017. XRP has more institutional partnerships behind it, and the regulatory framework has become clearer. While another surge of over 7,000% is unlikely, a 5 to 10x increase isn’t impossible. The key is whether it can hold the $2.00 support.

If it can hold, reaching a new high in 2026 isn’t just wishful thinking. A certain exchange executive once said we might be experiencing a super cycle.

**Battlefield of meme tokens**

PEPE’s performance in this cycle has been eye-catching, along with Shiba Inu supporting the meme sector’s popularity. But recently, it has also retraced with the broader market, so short-term trends still need to be observed.

Crypto markets are like this—after volatility, new opportunities often emerge. Staying calm at this stage is more important than blindly chasing after highs.