Ethereum and XRP in Dead Heat as They Chase All-Time Highs

XRP and Ethereum are vying to reach their all-time highs first. XRP needs a 156% rally to reclaim its $3.84 ATH, while Ethereum requires a 101% gain to reach its $4,953 peak.

Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade could be the catalyst for its rally, increasing block gas limits and lowering fees. This upgrade is scheduled for its first Sepolia public testnet fork on September 28, but its exact Q4 2026 mainnet launch date remains unknown.

XRP's fate depends on the passage of the CLARITY Act through the Senate, which has a cloture motion set for September 15. If passed, XRP could rally toward $2 and potentially reclaim $3, setting the stage for a move above its ATH.