Overview
In a time when many crypto prices are rising, XRP has moved up about 3% in the last 24 hours. At the same time, there is a notable increase in large moves of XRP to the Binance exchange. This combination—price gain and big wallet activity—has people watching closely what could happen next.
Over the past 30 days, the average amount of XRP that moved from big wallets to exchanges is about 2.54 billion XRP. This shows that large holders are more active again after a period when they moved XRP less often.
What are whale inflows?
The word “whale” is used in finance to describe someone who holds a lot of a certain asset. In crypto, a whale can move large amounts of coins very quickly. When whales move coins to an exchange like Binance, it is called an inflow.
These inflows can mean different things. The exchange is a place where people buy and sell coins. When more coins sit there, there could be more selling pressure if people want to buy less than what is being sold.
Right now, daily whale inflows are around 50 million XRP. That shows there is ongoing movement by big holders, but it is not as large as the peaks seen in mid-2025. The whale flow metric tracks coins moving from big wallets to exchanges. This helps traders understand how much XRP might be available to buy or sell soon.
What CryptoQuant says
CryptoQuant, a company that tracks crypto data, says the recent rise in the monthly average points to a gradual buildup. It is not just one huge transfer. In the past, higher whale inflows have often occurred close to important price moments for XRP. Sometimes this has led to price corrections because more XRP becomes available to trade. Other times, these inflows signal higher market activity and more price volatility—meaning prices could go up or down.
If the demand to buy XRP now is weak, higher inflows could push selling pressure higher. If liquidity—how easily you can buy or sell XRP without affecting the price—improves and more people start trading, the inflows could represent smart moves by whales ahead of possible price moves.
Bears Still in Control
Even with the inflows and a small price rise, there are still signs of bearish pressure. An analyst known as CasiTrades noted that a recent trendline break is forming resistance. The price also fell below a previous low from an Elliott Wave pattern called the B-wave. This makes traders pay attention to two key price levels: support and resistance.
Support is a price where the market tends to stop falling and might bounce back. In XRP’s case, important support levels are around $1.11 and $0.87. Resistance is a price where the market tends to stop rising and might turn lower. The main local resistance here is near $1.40. If XRP stays below $1.40, the downward move could continue.
The analyst also said the current phase is a “no-trade zone”. That means it may be best for traders to wait for a clearer signal. A meaningful buying or selling opportunity might come if the price moves to a lower support level or breaks above a higher resistance, around $1.65, which is described as a macro resistance level.
Institutional Activity: XRP ETFs
On the institutional side, U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been quiet. ETFs are funds that investors can buy like stocks but that hold assets such as XRP to track the price. Data compiled by SoSoValue show no net inflows or outflows on February 20 and 23. On February 24, Bitwise’s XRP ETF did have inflows of about $3 million. This suggests that big institutions were not heavily changing their XRP holdings on those days, but there was some movement on February 24.
What This Could Mean for Traders
Here is the big picture in simple terms. XRP is moving up slowly, but it is still facing important price levels. Meanwhile, large investors are moving XRP to exchanges. This does not always mean a price drop; sometimes it shows they are preparing for future moves or testing the market.
Traders should watch two things carefully. First, the price levels near $1.40 and the higher macro resistance around $1.65. If the price breaks above these levels, it could signal a change in momentum. Second, the movement of XRP to exchanges is a sign to watch the overall supply in the market. If more XRP sits on exchanges, there could be more selling pressure if buyers do not grow quickly enough.
In short, the market is watching both price movement and the behavior of large XRP holders. If demand to buy XRP increases and more traders participate, the price could move higher. If demand stays weak, the extra coins on the market could lead to more selling pressure and lower prices.
Key Takeaways for Readers
- XRP rose about 3% in the last 24 hours, with big wallet moves to Binance noted.
- The 30-day average of large wallet transfers to exchanges is about 2.54 billion XRP, indicating renewed activity from large holders.
- Daily whale inflows are around 50 million XRP, showing ongoing engagement by big investors but not at peak levels seen previously.
- Analysts see potential for price moves if demand changes, with important support around $1.11 and $0.87 and resistance near $1.40 and $1.65.
- U.S. spot XRP ETFs have been quiet on several recent days, with a small inflow on one day (Bitwise ETF) and no net change on others.
Definitions
Here are simple explanations of some terms you might see in this topic. Each term links to a Wikipedia article if you want to learn more.
- XRP (cryptocurrency) — XRP is the digital coin used on the XRP Ledger. It is designed to move money quickly and at a low cost. Wikipedia
- Binance — Binance is a large online marketplace where people can buy and sell many cryptocurrencies, including XRP. Wikipedia
- Whale (finance) — In finance, a whale is a person or group that owns a lot of a certain asset and can influence prices with big trades. Wikipedia
- Elliott wave principle — A method of technical analysis that studies repeating price patterns to predict market trends. Wikipedia
- Exchange-traded fund — An ETF is a security that tracks an index or asset and trades on stock exchanges. It combines diversification with the ability to buy or sell shares during the day. Wikipedia
Note: The information above is a summary of market activity and should not be taken as financial advice. Prices and movements can change quickly in the crypto market.
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