Since obtaining regulatory approval in the United States, XRP, the digital token associated with Ripple, has stayed in the limelight. Its non-security classification has seemingly whetted the appetite of large-scale investors, colloquially known as whales.
A Surge in Whales: Is Bigger Better?
Santiment, a cryptocurrency market intelligence platform specializing in on-chain analytics, reported via a social media post that the number of XRP whale wallets has witnessed a notable surge. These high-value wallets each hold a staggering minimum of 100 million XRP, equating to a sizable worth of at least $74 million.
The increase to 199 addresses of this magnitude matches the peak number recorded since May 13. This is undoubtedly a significant development in the XRP ecosystem and may suggest an uptrend in investor confidence or market dynamics.
XRP Whalesâ Historical Dance
Reflecting on Santimentâs chart, July 2022 saw 200 XRP whales actively accumulating the digital token while it was trading below the $0.40 mark. However, as XRPâs price spiked past $0.518 over three months, these investors shifted gears and started offloading their holdings, causing a downtrend.
Fast forward to the period between December and March 2023, and these whales made a comeback. The average XRP price hovered around $0.414 during this phase of renewed accumulation. By April, another sell-off ensued, with the number of whale wallets also dipping below 200.
XRP Price
As of the time this article is being written, XRPâs value stands at $0.72, holding steady its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. A technical analysis of XRPâs current standing reveals a bearish trend on both the daily and weekly charts.Â
The bulls are evidently grappling to break free from the bearsâ grip. However, the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) suggests that there is still resistance to an upward trend.
Despite the current bearish signals, the continuous accumulation and disposition cycles from the whales may provide XRP with the necessary liquidity and volatility.
