XRP lost the $2 level after the broader crypto market suffered sharp declines on Monday, dragging price action back into a fragile zone. While the move rattled traders, Binance derivatives data suggests the sell-off has not triggered an extreme leverage unwind yet. Instead, the market appears to be entering a transitional phase where risk is rising, but speculative behavior remains relatively controlled. Related Reading: Trade War Headlines Trigger $800M In Liquidations Overnight: Longs Get Wiped Out Across Crypto Markets Open interest metrics show a delicate balance between positioning and price weakness. Total XRP open interest on Binance climbed to roughly $566.48 million, pushing above the 30-day average near $528.84 million. This spread implies that fresh positions are still being added despite the downturn, but the pace looks measured rather than euphoric. In other words, traders are stepping in cautiously, not flooding the market with aggressive leverage. The 30-day rolling Z-Score framework helps contextualize this shift. With open interest expanding while volatility stays contained, XRP may be building the conditions for a larger move ahead. For now, however, price remains vulnerable, and the next direction will likely depend on whether liquidity returns or fear deepens. Open Interest Volatility Rises as XRP Builds Toward a Bigger Move Arab Chain’s CryptoQuant read shows the most important shift isn’t the headline open interest figure, but the instability underneath it. The 30-day standard deviation of XRP open interest (oi_std30) has climbed to roughly $65.7 million, marking its highest level since November. That matters because it signals open interest is starting to swing more aggressively around its average, a pattern that often shows up before price leaves a tight range and enters expansion mode. At the same time, the leverage signal still looks contained. The Z-Score holds near 0.57, signaling an elevated but not extreme level. In practical terms, positioning is growing, but it doesn’t look like the market is overheating or entering the kind of reckless leverage phase that typically leads to instant liquidation cascades. That combination—rising volatility in positioning while the Z-Score remains moderate—suggests momentum is building without a clear directional commitment yet. This puts XRP in a “risk-on, but cautious” environment. Traders are adding exposure, volatility is creeping higher, and the setup is becoming more reactive. From here, oi_std30 becomes a key metric to track alongside price structure, because whichever way price breaks, the market is increasingly positioned for a larger move. Related Reading: XRP Longs Get Wiped: Binance Leads $5M Liquidation Wave XRP Slides Back Toward $1.90 as Bears Keep Control XRP remains under heavy pressure, with the chart showing price slipping back toward the $1.90 zone after failing to hold the $2 level. The market is printing a clear sequence of lower highs and lower lows, confirming that the broader trend is still bearish despite several short-lived rebounds over recent weeks. Each time XRP attempts to recover, sellers quickly step in and cap momentum before it can reclaim key resistance levels. The latest move highlights this weakness. XRP briefly pushed higher in early January but immediately rolled over, showing that demand is still too soft to sustain a breakout. The $2.00 region has now flipped into overhead resistance, and price will likely need a strong bullish catalyst to break back above it with conviction. Related Reading: Monero Triggers Retail Alert That Preceded ZEC And DASH Drops As Privacy Coin Hype Returns From a structure perspective, the current support area sits around $1.85–$1.90, which has acted as a short-term floor during the recent consolidation. If this zone fails, XRP could quickly revisit lower liquidity pockets, extending the downtrend. Volume also reflects uncertainty. Activity remains erratic despite occasional, isolated spikes. This suggests the market is still reacting to fear-driven flows rather than steady accumulation. Price stalls in a fragile consolidation phase. And bulls need to reclaim above $2 to shift the short-term narrative back in their favor. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
While XRP retests a crucial support area, some analysts have suggested that the altcoin is preparing for a massive expansion in the coming months, as a potential trend reversal begins to form and its 2017 formula repeats. Related Reading: CME Group To Launch Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar Futures Amid Crypto Lineup Expansion – Details XRP Gears Up For Massive Expansion On Friday, XRP reached a 12-day low, falling to the $2.02 area before bouncing. Notably, the cryptocurrency has been trading within the $2.05-$2.35 area for nearly two weeks, moving between the mid and lower zones of this price range for most of this period. Amid its recent performance, Sjuul from AltCryptoGems noted that the altcoin “is starting to look better, especially after that bullish market structure break with a fresh higher high.” The analyst highlighted that the cryptocurrency has been consistently trending lower since August, exclusively printing lower lows and lower highs. However, it has broken out of this structure and recorded a higher high for the first time in months after the start-of-the-year rally, setting the stage for a potential reversal. “Now, we have to maintain this bullish structure at any cost and form a higher low on the next dip,” Sjuul warned. Meanwhile, market observer ChartNerd pointed to a striking similarity between XRP’s 2017 playbook and its current performance. In an X post, the analyst affirmed that the altcoin is repeating its 2016-2017 formula, which led to a massive rally toward its previous all-time high (ATH). At the time, XRP saw a textbook multi-year symmetrical triangle formation breakout, followed by a multi-month ABC consolidation before its 1,500% mark-up. This time, the cryptocurrency has repeated a similar symmetrical triangle pattern breakout, and it is currently in Wave C of its ABC consolidation period. To the analyst, a deeper Wave C retracement is possible if the multi-month $1.80 support is lost. Nonetheless, he added that “cycle formula repetition signals XRP is gearing up for expansion towards $8/$13/$27,” which would be a 300%-1,250% increase from the current levels. Q1 Close To Define XRP’s Future Despite his bullish forecast, ChartNerd also shared an important warning for the next two months. According to the analyst, “XRP has just over 2 months to invalidate this 3M bearish Heikin-Ashi candle formation,” or it will risk a massive correction. In a video analysis, he explained that, in the past, whenever the altcoin saw massive rallies followed by a red bearish candle on the three-month timeframe, it would “normally indicate the start of a downtrend or a macro consolidation period.” In 2014, XRP saw a bearish candle print in the three-month timeframe after a remarkable pump, which was followed by a correction and consolidation “for quite a couple of years,” he explained. “The same happened again in 2018. We had this massive rally for XRP, and as soon as we printed a three-month bearish candle in the Heikin-Ashi Candle formation, (…) we entered into the bear market,” ChartNerd continued. Related Reading: Analyst Says It’s Time For Ethereum’s ‘Big Test’ – Is ETH Season Loading? Similarly, the cryptocurrency repeated the same performance in 2021. Now, XRP is starting to form a red candle in this timeframe and has approximately 2 months and 16 days to close the quarter on a positive note. “We have until March before this candle closes. (…) So, what we don’t want to see is this full-bodied three-month Heikin-Ashi Candle, because if we see it, this is where we are likely to see a deeper correction for the next six to nine and even 12 months,” the analyst concluded. As of this writing, XRP is trading at $2.05, a 1.7% decline in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Following a remarkable performance in the first trading days of the year, CNBC anchors have named XRP the breakout trade of 2026, arguing that it has been the silent outperformer during the recent crypto market volatility. Related Reading: Bitcoin At A Crossroads: $93,500 Reclaim Holds The Key For Next Move XRP Becomes The Hottest Trade Of The Year CNBC’s Brian Sullivan highlighted XRP’s strong start to the year, calling the cryptocurrency the “new cryptocurrency darling” of 2026 and placing it ahead of the market’s leading assets. During the Power Lunch segment, the network’s anchor affirmed that “the hottest crypto trade of the year is not Bitcoin, it is not Ether, it is XRP,” arguing that there’s “big money behind this trade.” In his initial remarks, he pointed out the altcoin’s remarkable seven-day rally toward the recent highs. XRP has seen a notable performance since the start of the year, climbing over 30% from its yearly opening to its two-month high of $2.41 on Tuesday morning. Amid this recent performance, the altcoin recently flipped BNB again to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, a place it had lost during the December market volatility. Moreover, it has outperformed most of the largest cryptocurrencies in the weekly timeframe, including BTC’s and ETH’s 4.3% and 6.2% respective rallies. CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos weighed in on XRP’s performance on various segments, affirming that “XRP has been the quiet outperformer for months now.” She addressed whether XRP is taking its place as “the next cool thing to know about” or whether it has a different and more relevant use case that sets it apart from the leading cryptocurrencies, emphasizing its role in cross-border payments as one of its key appeals. What’s Driving The Rally? Sigalos cited three main reasons for the strong star-of-the-year performance. First, she stated that “the regulatory overhang has finally cleared as Ripple has fully wrapped up its SEC fight as of August 2nd.” Second, she asserted that people consider the cryptocurrency “a less crowded trade than Bitcoin or Ether,” which “proved out to be true” just in the first trading days of January. For the third reason, she pointed out that “the flows have held up even during the Q4 dip,” arguing that investors continued to add to XRP-based funds, while the largest crypto ETFs’ flows fell with the price. Well, it’s actually been interesting is that during the doldrums of Q4, you actually saw a lot of people piling into those XRP ETFs, which is the exact opposite of what happens with the spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, where people really move in tandem with the price of the coin. But it was the fact that it is a way to have a higher percentage jump. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Q1 Outlook: Analyst Shares Historical Setup As Price Nears Key Resistance Notably, XRP funds had a remarkable performance since their launch in Q4 2025. The investment products, which first debuted in November, have recorded cumulative net inflows of $1.25 billion, according to data from SoSoValue. The ETF category has not recorded a single day of negative net flows in nearly two months, with consistent inflows since going live. During the first three trading days of the year, XRP funds have seen a total inflow of $78.81 million. As of this writing, XRP is trading at $2.19, a 20% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
XRP has witnessed a strong surge during the past day, but data shows speculative leverage is building up behind the scenes, a potential warning sign. XRP Has Enjoyed A Sharp Rally Over The Last 24 Hours The cryptocurrency market as a whole has seen some recovery from the recent crash, but XRP has stood out for its particularly rapid growth. With a jump of 7% over the past day, the coin has managed to return to the $2.19 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $40,000? Signal Behind Past 60% Crashes Is Back The chart below shows how the recent performance of the asset has looked: XRP’s breakaway from the pack has come as Franklin Templeton and Grayscale have launched their exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The products, with tickers XRPZ and GXRP, are now live on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Arca. While the debut has brought with it fresh institutional attention on the cryptocurrency, a potentially bearish signal has been brewing in the background. XRP Open Interest RSI Has Reached The Sell Zone As pointed out by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the XRP Open Interest Delta RSI has surged into the overheated territory recently. This indicator basically gauges the speed and magnitude of changes occurring in the asset’s Open Interest, a measure of the total amount of positions currently open on all derivatives exchanges. Below is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in this metric over the past few weeks. From the graph, it’s visible that the XRP Open Interest Delta RSI has surged above 70 recently, indicating that investors have opened derivatives positions aggressively within a short window. The analyst calls it “a classic sign of speculative leverage.” The overall Open Interest is still notably down compared to the high earlier in the month, but the latest rapid uptick could be a signal to keep an eye on. In the chart, Maartunn has highlighted the previous instances of this pattern forming. It would appear that breaks from the indicator into this territory have often coincided with local tops. So far, since the latest sell signal has appeared in the metric, XRP has continued to go up, but it only remains to be seen whether the rally will be sustainable, or if derivatives overheating will prove an obstacle. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Yet To Top In This Cycle? What aSOPR Suggests In some other news, the recent XRP drop under $2 triggered a massive loss-taking event, as on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted in an X post. As displayed in the above chart, this isn’t the first time this year that the XRP Realized Loss has witnessed a spike after the price retraced to $2. “Since early 2025, each time XRP has retested $2, investors have realized $0.5B–$1.2B per week in losses,” noted Glassnode. “This underscores how heavily this level influences spending behavior.” Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
A cryptocurrency analyst has explained how XRP could see a bounce to $3 or even $3.15 based on this technical support level holding. XRP Has Found Support At The Lower Level Of A Parallel Channel In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about where XRP could be heading next based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern forming in its 4-hour price chart. The pattern in question is a Parallel Channel, which forms whenever an asset observes consolidation between two parallel trendlines. The upper level of the pattern provides resistance, while the lower one supports. Related Reading: Crypto Suffers Nearly $1 Billion In Liquidations As Bitcoin Extends Decline A breakout of either of these trendlines can imply a continuation of the trend in that direction. That is, a surge above the channel can be a bullish signal, while a drop under it is a bearish one. There are a few different types of Parallel Channels, but the one that XRP has been traveling inside recently is the simplest variant: a Parallel Channel that’s parallel to the time-axis. Below is the chart shared by Martinez that shows how XRP’s 4-hour price has been moving relative to the pattern during the last couple of months. From the graph, it’s visible that XRP fell slightly below the support level of the Parallel Channel during last week’s price dip. The asset has since recovered back above the line, however, indicating that support may not have been lost just yet. This is a pattern that the cryptocurrency has shown with this Parallel Channel a few times already. Each time, successfully reclaiming the level was followed by a surge in the asset’s price. XRP has been on the way up since re-entering the channel, so it’s possible that the same script could be in play once more. As for where the coin may be heading next, the analyst has suggested that the bounce could lead to $3, around one-fourth of the way into the channel, or even $3.15, situated at about the halfway point. It now remains to be seen whether the renewed bullish momentum will continue for the cryptocurrency and a rally to one of these targets will happen, or if another setback will take place. Related Reading: Chainlink (LINK) Triangle Setup Points To $100, Says Analyst XRP isn’t the only altcoin that has found support at the lower boundary of a Parallel Channel recently. As Martinez has pointed out in another X post, Stellar (XLM) may also be traveling up the channel following a bounce off the support line. As displayed in the above chart, the eventual target for Stellar may be $0.41, corresponding to the resistance line of the Parallel Channel. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $0.285, up 2.5% over the last 24 hours. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
An analyst has explained how XRP could end up targeting the $15 mark if this pattern is the governing one behind the latest price breakout. XRP Was Trading Inside A Symmetrical Triangle Earlier In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about where XRP could be heading next based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern. The pattern in question is a Symmetrical Triangle, which forms when an asset consolidates between two trendlines approaching each other at a roughly equal and opposite slope. Related Reading: New Bitcoin Whales Sitting On 185% Higher Cost Basis Than HODLer Whales, Data Shows The top line of the triangle connects together successive lower highs in the price, and the bottom one higher lows. Like with other TA consolidation patterns, the former trendline is likely to provide resistance during a retest, while the latter one supports. A break out of either of these lines can imply a continuation of the trend in that direction. Naturally, an escape above the triangle is bullish, while a fall under it is bearish. As the price consolidates inside a Symmetrical Triangle, its range gets narrower with time, until it shrinks to a point at the apex. Thus, as the asset travels toward the end of the triangle, it can become more likely to find a breakout. The Symmetrical Triangle isn’t the only type of triangle that exists in TA. Two other popular variations are the Ascending and Descending Triangles, which emerge when one of the trendlines is parallel to the time-axis. As the names of these patterns already suggest, they involve consolidation toward a net upside and downside, respectively. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the Symmetrical Triangle that XRP was potentially trading inside for years before a breakout: As displayed in the above graph, XRP was nearing the apex of this long-term Symmetrical Triangle last year, meaning a breakout was becoming probable. And indeed, with the bull rally during the last couple of months of the year, the coin managed to find a break above the pattern. Related Reading: Bitcoin Derivatives In The Driver’s Seat For $100,000 Rally, Data Shows Generally, breakouts resulting from a triangular pattern are assumed to be of the same length as the height of the triangle itself. Based on the height of this Symmetrical Triangle, a potential bullish target could lie at around $15 for the cryptocurrency. Naturally, this target would only hold if the trajectory that XRP is currently following is truly based on this Symmetrical Triangle. In the scenario that the pattern does end up being the governing one and the coin observes a bull run to this level, it would have seen an increase of more than 500% from the current price. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $2.45, up around 3% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
XRP is trading above crucial support levels and showing signs of strength as the broader crypto market struggles with persistent selling pressure and macroeconomic headwinds. While many digital assets have suffered steep corrections in recent weeks, XRP has remained one of the most resilient performers, holding above key technical zones and attracting growing investor interest. Related Reading: Ethereum Trades At A Critical Level – Major Reclaim Or Steep Drop Ahead? With market sentiment slowly recovering, many traders are eyeing XRP as a potential leader in the next wave of gains. Analysts believe that once the market stabilizes, XRP could be among the first altcoins to rally back toward previous highs. This optimism is supported by fresh on-chain data. According to metrics from Glassnode, the XRP network has recorded nearly 627,000 active addresses. This surge in network usage suggests growing interest and adoption, a bullish sign that often precedes price acceleration. High address activity typically indicates more users interacting with the network, whether through transactions, accumulation, or trading. If the broader market conditions improve, this spike in activity could fuel further upside for XRP. As it stands, XRP is positioned well above its key support range and looks primed for a breakout once bullish momentum returns to the market. XRP Network Activity Surges Bulls Defend Key Levels Macroeconomic uncertainty and surging volatility continue to shake both the crypto and equities markets, fueling widespread fear and triggering panic selling across asset classes. U.S. trade war concerns, inflationary pressure, and erratic policy moves have kept investors on edge, leading to deep corrections in most cryptocurrencies. Yet, amid this uncertainty, XRP stands out with surprising resilience. Related Reading: Dogecoin Forms A Daily Bullish Pattern – Analyst Expects A Breakout To $0.43 Compared to leading altcoins like Solana and Ethereum, which have both suffered notable losses, XRP remains at a strong technical level. Bulls have managed to defend key demand zones, and the current focus is on reclaiming critical supply areas to validate a new uptrend. The asset’s ability to hold support despite market-wide weakness has caught the attention of analysts and investors alike. Top analyst Ali Martinez shared on-chain data from Glassnode, revealing that XRP’s network activity is surging. With nearly 627,000 active addresses—the highest since April 2023—XRP shows signs of renewed adoption and usage. Historically, spikes in active addresses correlate with bullish momentum, as rising participation typically reflects investor confidence and transactional demand. If XRP maintains its support base and continues to show strength in network fundamentals, it could be one of the first altcoins to break out once market sentiment recovers. The rise in active addresses may be an early indicator that a larger move is on the horizon. Price Holds Strong After Small Rally — Eyes Set on $3 Breakout XRP is trading at $2.41 after a volatile few days of sharp swings between support and resistance. The token surged over 33% from its recent low at $1.89, showing strong bullish momentum despite market-wide uncertainty. This rebound has placed XRP among the top-performing assets in the crypto space, attracting renewed attention from traders and analysts. The $2.30 level now stands as a key short-term support zone. If XRP holds above this level, bulls are likely to push toward the psychological $3 mark, which also aligns with a historical resistance area. A clean breakout above $3 could open the door for a rally toward range highs and potentially new all-time highs, depending on broader market sentiment. However, if XRP fails to maintain support at $2.30, a pullback into lower demand zones around the $2.00 or even $1.89 levels is possible. This would likely slow the pace of any recovery and increase selling pressure in the short term. Related Reading: On-Chain Data Signals Key Test For Solana At $135 Level – Insights For now, XRP’s price structure remains bullish, but maintaining momentum will depend on holding above key levels as the broader market stabilizes. All eyes are on the next move. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
XRP has finally found stability above crucial demand levels after enduring weeks of heavy selling pressure and market uncertainty. Despite the broader crypto market’s volatility, XRP remains within a long-term range, trading between its $1.90 low and the $3.40 all-time high. Related Reading: Ethereum Must Reclaim $2,050 To Start A Recovery Rally – Insights After gaining over 30% since last Tuesday, analysts are speculating about a potential breakout above critical supply zones. If XRP continues building momentum, it could soon challenge key resistance levels, setting the stage for a larger move to the upside. Adding to the bullish outlook, on-chain data from Santiment reveals that whales have accumulated over 150 million XRP in the last 48 hours. Historically, large-scale whale accumulation has often preceded major price rallies, as it signals growing confidence from institutional investors and high-net-worth holders. With XRP holding above key support and whale activity increasing, investors are now watching for a decisive move above supply zones to confirm a long-term bullish reversal. The next few trading sessions will be crucial in determining whether XRP can maintain its strength or if further consolidation is needed before another major move. XRP Outperforms As Whale Accumulation Signals A Potential Breakout Compared to other major crypto assets, XRP has been overperforming since late 2024, showing strong resilience despite market-wide corrections. While many altcoins have struggled to reclaim key levels, XRP has held its range and built a foundation for a potential recovery. Once the market shifts into an uptrend, analysts believe that XRP could be one of the first assets to break into price discovery, potentially leading a massive rally. Related Reading: Cardano Is ‘About To Break Free’ – Breakout Above Crucial Supply To Trigger A Big Move–Analyst Price action remains relatively stable, even as broader macroeconomic conditions create uncertainty. Speculation is growing not only about a crypto market recovery but also about a potential rebound in the U.S. stock market, which has faced its own volatility in recent months. If global financial markets regain strength, it could further support XRP’s bullish outlook. Top analyst Ali Martinez recently shared on-chain data from Santiment, revealing that whales have accumulated over 150 million XRP in the last 48 hours. This large-scale accumulation is part of a broader trend, where whales and institutional players have been buying XRP during periods of market weakness. Historically, such accumulation phases have preceded strong price recoveries, as long-term investors position themselves for future gains. For now, XRP bulls must hold current levels and reclaim key resistance zones to confirm the start of a new rally. If XRP breaks through crucial supply levels, it could signal the beginning of a major price surge, potentially pushing it into new all-time highs. The next few trading sessions will be critical in determining whether XRP can maintain its momentum or if further consolidation is needed before the next move upward. Price Holds Above Key Demand XRP is currently trading at $2.37, maintaining strength after defending the $1.89 support level last week. Bulls have successfully held key demand, preventing further downside, but the main challenge now is breaking above crucial supply zones to trigger a rally. If XRP pushes above the $2.60 mark with strong momentum, it could open the door for a rally into price discovery. A break and reclaim of the $3 level would likely signal the start of a major uptrend, potentially leading to new all-time highs. However, the market remains volatile, and a retest of range lows is still possible before XRP makes a decisive move. Bulls must continue defending key support levels while building momentum for a breakout above resistance. Related Reading: Ethereum Consolidates Since ‘The Big Dump’ – Local Trend Reversal Or Continuation? The next few days will be critical in determining XRP’s short-term direction, as a failure to reclaim $2.60 could lead to a deeper consolidation phase before another attempt at higher prices. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
XRP is currently trading around the $3.10 level after a weekend marked by significant volatility and a lackluster market response to President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Hopes had been high among crypto investors that the new U.S. President would highlight pro-crypto policies in his opening speech. However, the absence of any mention of cryptocurrencies triggered short-term selling pressure, causing a dip in XRP’s price. Related Reading: Dogecoin Trades Within Multi-Year Ascending Channel – Expert Sets $15 Price Target Despite the initial disappointment, key on-chain metrics from Santiment paint a more optimistic picture for XRP. Data reveals that whales—large holders of XRP—bought over 100 million tokens in the past 48 hours. This significant accumulation suggests that big players remain confident in XRP’s long-term potential, even amid temporary market uncertainty. The buying spree by whales comes at a crucial time, as XRP tests key support levels near $3.10. With strong on-chain activity and institutional interest, the cryptocurrency appears to be building a foundation for a potential recovery. Investors are now closely watching for signs of renewed momentum as the market digests recent events. While the short-term outlook remains cautious, XRP’s resilience and the growing confidence of major players could set the stage for a rebound in the coming days. XRP Showing Strength XRP has broken through critical levels, reaching new all-time highs last Thursday, marking its highest price since January 2018. This milestone has reignited bullish sentiment among investors, with many confident that XRP will continue trending upward despite the market’s ongoing volatility. As one of the top-performing assets in the current cycle, XRP’s resilience and upward trajectory are capturing the attention of both retail and institutional investors. The market remains optimistic about XRP’s short-term and long-term prospects, fueled by strong technical and fundamental signals. Renowned analyst Ali Martinez recently highlighted key data from Santiment, revealing significant whale activity. The data shows whales have accumulated over 100 million XRP in the past 48 hours, indicating strong ongoing accumulation. This substantial buying activity suggests that major players are preparing for further upside, reinforcing confidence in XRP’s potential for sustained growth. Meanwhile, market participants eagerly await an announcement from President Donald Trump that could inject renewed optimism into the crypto space. With the final phase of the bull run underway, a pro-crypto statement could serve as a powerful catalyst to keep the broader market trending upward. Related Reading: Solana Turns Key Level Into Support – Analyst Expects ‘Violent Moves Before Next Leg Up’ As XRP consolidates near its new highs, its ability to maintain bullish momentum will be crucial. Investors are closely watching for signs of sustained strength, with the expectation that XRP will lead the market into new territory. If the bullish trends continue, XRP is well-positioned to remain a standout performer in the ongoing crypto rally. Price Action: Key Levels To Watch XRP is currently trading at $3.09, following a period of heightened volatility and market uncertainty. Despite recent fluctuations, the cryptocurrency is showing signs of strength as it prepares for its next move upward. Breaking last year’s high of $2.90 was a pivotal moment for XRP, signaling renewed bullish momentum. After reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $3.40, XRP successfully retested the previous high as support, a positive indicator for its short-term trajectory. If bulls can maintain control and hold above the $2.90-$3.00 support zone, XRP appears poised for a bullish rally. This consolidation above critical levels is building a strong foundation for further gains, and a decisive push above the $3.40 ATH could lead to a significant breakout. Related Reading: Donald Trump Memecoin Skyrockets Over 12,000% Overnight With $30B Fully Diluted Value – What Happened? Market sentiment remains optimistic as XRP demonstrates resilience and bullish technicals. Investors are closely monitoring the price action, with many expecting a surge if key support levels hold. The potential for another rally puts XRP in the spotlight, as it aims to continue leading the market upward. With the broader crypto market heating up, XRP’s performance in the coming days will be crucial in determining whether it can sustain its bullish trajectory and reach new highs. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.
XRP’s rally to a seven-year high came amid the SEC’s latest filing to appeal a court ruling in its partially unsuccessful case against Ripple Labs.
On-chain data shows an XRP whale has moved a large amount of the asset to Coinbase following a 4% Christmas rally in its price. XRP Is Up More Than 4% On Christmas Day After a period of struggle in cryptocurrencies across the board, Christmas has brought back some bullish winds as Bitcoin and company have made some recovery. XRP has been no exception, with its price going up over 4% in the last 24 hours to reclaim $2.31. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Still Close To Extreme Greed: More Cooldown Needed For Bottom? Below is a chart that shows how the digital asset has performed during the last few days. As with any surge in the coin’s value, profit-taking can become a threat as investor gains balloon up. It appears one whale may have fallen prey to such a temptation. A Large Transfer Has Just Been Spotted On The Network According to data from the cryptocurrency transaction tracker service Whale Alert, a massive transaction has occurred on the XRP blockchain during the past day. The transfer in question involved the movement of 30,171,667 tokens worth more than $69.2 million at the time the sender executed the move. This is quite a large transaction, so it’s likely that a whale entity was responsible for it. Whales are investors who carry massive holdings in their wallets. As the influence of any entity on the market goes up, the more coins that they own, whales are considered a key part of the ecosystem. Because of this reason, their moves can be worth keeping an eye on. They may not always directly influence the price, but they can still inform us about the sentiment among these giants. Problem is, the anonymous nature of the blockchain means that a lot of the time, it’s not possible to discern what an investor’s intent was behind a move. Luckily, in the case of this XRP whale transaction, one end of the move contains a wallet that can be identified as being tied to a centralized platform. Here are the address details related to the transfer: As is visible above, the receiving address for this transaction was a wallet attached to the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The sending address was an unknown wallet, meaning that it was likely the whale’s personal, self-custodial wallet. Transactions of this kind, where coins flow from self-custody to a centralized exchange, are known as exchange inflows. Generally, one of the main reasons why investors deposit to these platforms is for selling-related purposes, so exchange inflows can have bearish implications for the asset’s price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Giving Potential Buy Signal, Quant Says it’s uncertain, though, whether taking profits from the latest surge was indeed the goal in mind when the whale made the transaction. It may very well be the case of the investor looking to take advantage of one of the other services that Coinbase provides. Featured image from Dall-E, whale-alert.io, chart from TradingView.com
According to CoinMarketCap, Ripple's native XRP token has a maximum supply of 100 billion and a circulating supply of roughly 57 billion.
XRP has surged past the $1.62 level, placing it less than 5% away from the crucial $2 mark. This impressive rally has seen the price gain over 50% since last Tuesday, capturing the attention of both investors and analysts. The bullish momentum suggests the price could continue its upward trajectory, fueled by growing optimism and […]
Grayscale’s cryptocurrency gains are another sign of an incoming altcoin season, which may lead to an XRP rally of $2.57 before the end of 2024.
Analysts are expecting Ether and altcoins like XRP to stage a significant rally leading into Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, which also marks the last day of SEC Chair Gensler.
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The XRP price has seen a sharp rally of over 39% in the past week as on-chain data shows the sharks and whales have been busy accumulating. XRP Sharks & Whales Now Carry Over 85% Of The Entire Supply According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, large XRP investors have been participating in buying for a while now. The indicator of relevance here is the “Supply Distribution,” which keeps track of the total amount of supply that a particular wallet group is currently holding. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bullish Signal: NVT Golden Cross Suggests BTC Oversold The addresses or investors are divided into these cohorts based on the number of tokens they carry in their balance. For instance, the 1 to 10 coins group includes all holders who own between 1 and 10 XRP. In the context of the current topic, the combined group of sharks and whales is of interest. The sharks and whales are the two largest cohorts in the sector, so their behavior can be worth keeping an eye on, as it may cause ripples in the market. Naturally, the whales are the more influential of the two groups. Santiment defines the lower bound for the combined sharks and whales group as 100,000 tokens. At the current exchange rate of the cryptocurrency, this is worth around $61,200. Below is a chart that shows the trend in the XRP Supply Distribution for these sharks and whales over the past few months: The above graph shows that the XRP sharks and whales have seen their supply rise over the last few months. These large investors now hold around 51.59 billion XRP, equivalent to around 85% of the entire circulating supply of the cryptocurrency. In terms of the pure balance, the supply of this combined cohort has managed to set a new all-time high (ATH) with the latest increase, while in terms of the percentage, the metric is sitting at an 11-month high. The accumulation from the sharks and whales has persisted in this period regardless of whether the cryptocurrency’s price has been rallying or plunging. This conviction from these key investors is naturally an optimistic sign for the asset. While the coin seems bullish in the long term due to this, another development can be a bearish predictor in the short term. As Santiment has pointed out in another X post, investors have shown hype toward XRP on social media. As the chart shows, the sentiment towards the asset has shot up into positive territory following its recovery rally. Historically, cryptocurrencies have tended to move opposite to the majority’s expectations, so this FOMO can end up as an obstacle to the surge. Related Reading: Bitcoin Hasn’t Reached Bull Cycle Top Yet, Quant Explains Why The analytics firm has also attached the data for the sentiment around Cardano (ADA) in the graph. This altcoin appears to be seeing highly negative sentiment, which could be a bullish sign for it. XRP Price XRP has broken past the $0.61 level after witnessing a more than 41% rally over the past week. Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com