XRP Whales Gobble Up $900M—Is This the Calm Before the Storm?
Crypto’s deep-pocketed players just made a move that’ll either look like genius or desperation. XRP whales swallowed $900 million worth of the token in weeks—while the rest of the market yawned at its sideways price action.
What do they know that retail doesn’t? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. Whale moves often precede big swings, but let’s not pretend these aren’t the same folks who thought ’stablecoins’ meant stability.
Watch the order books. If this is accumulation before a breakout, even Wall Street’s ’crypto-curious’ might start paying attention. Or it’s just another round of rich gamblers playing with house money—your call.
XRP Whales Bought $900M, Source: X
The crypto analyst Ali on X shared that approximately 900 million XRP tokens were purchased by whales during the past month.
This large-scale acquisition reflects a strong belief in Ripple’s future and has sparked anticipation among smaller investors for a substantial price hike.
During April 2025, XRP price experienced some ups and downs. The potential appointment of a new SEC chair created uncertainty regarding Ripple’s legal status. Meanwhile, speculations of an XRP ETF (exchange-traded fund) sparked market excitement. However, the SEC has delayed judgments on ETF approvals, leaving investors waiting. Despite this, XRP has grown in value.
Amidst all this volatility, XRP still registered a 5% increase in April. Its market share also went up to 4.398%, positioning it as the 4th largest cryptocurrency globally, behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether. This increase in position indicates more investor interest and confidence.
With whales purchasing, continued hype over the XRP Ledger (XRPL), and anticipation of an ETF approval, numerous analysts are forecasting a possible 35% price surge in XRP in May.
If XRP stays above its support level of $2.20, it could try to reach the next resistance level at $2.50. If the market stays positive, XRP might even hit its target of $3 by May.
Still, the cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. Much will hinge on regulatory news and whether large investors continue to support the token.
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