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XRP price is on track to drop for two consecutive weeks as it pared back the 
gains it made earlier this year.

XRP price at risk of a crash as two risky chart patterns form

Momentum across crypto ETFs remained intact as investors kept allocating 
capital despite mixed fund-level flows. While bitcoin inflows slowed compared 
to earlier in the week, ether ETFs took center stage, reinforcing confidence 
in broader digital asset exposure. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as Broad 
Inflows Continue Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $100.18 million net inflow, marking 
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BTC price surged nearly 150% after a similar BTC–gold undervaluation signal in 
late 2022, highlighting how extreme discounts have preceded major rallies.

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XRP is consolidating above the $2 mark after a volatile stretch, as the market 
begins to wake up and traders watch for the next directional move. While price 
action remains relatively stable, on-chain data suggests that selling pressure 
from large holders may be easing, creating a more constructive short-term 
backdrop for bulls. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Score Hits Level Seen Only 7 
Times In 6 Years – A Rare Historical Signal A report from Arab Chain on 
CryptoQuant highlights a sharp decline in whale transfers to Binance over the 
past few days. Data from the XRP Ledger shows that the Whale Transfer Flow 
(30DMA) dropped to 48 million XRP before rebounding slightly to 56.1 million 
XRP, marking the lowest levels recorded since 2021. This metric tracks the 
average volume of large wallet transfers moving into exchanges, and it is 
often used as a proxy for whale distribution and sell-side intent. 
Historically, when whale inflows surge, it tends to signal that large 
investors are positioning to offload holdings, adding supply to the market and 
increasing downside risk. However, when these flows compress to unusually low 
levels, it typically reflects reduced urgency to sell, which can help 
stabilize price during consolidation phases. With XRP holding above $2, this 
shift in exchange-bound whale activity suggests the market may be entering a 
quieter accumulation window, where any breakout will likely depend on fresh 
demand rather than panic-driven liquidity. Whale Inflows Cool Off as XRP Holds 
Key Support What makes this reading especially notable is that it comes while 
XRP remains relatively stable on the price chart. Averaging around $2.15 
during the same period. Instead of seeing whales rush to exchanges into 
strength, the data suggests large holders are choosing to stay positioned. 
Investors may prefer to hold XRP rather than actively distribute it into the 
market. This type of behavior is often associated with “quiet” market phases. 
Where price compresses and liquidity thins out, setting the stage for a larger 
move once demand returns. When exchange-bound whale transfers fade, it 
typically means fewer coins are immediately available for sale. This can 
reduce resistance on small upside pushes and keep downside moves more 
contained. Historical context adds weight to the signal. In 2021, the last 
time whale inflows to exchanges reached similarly low levels, XRP was entering 
periods that later developed into stronger upward trends. Back then, supply on 
exchanges stayed constrained while demand gradually built, allowing price to 
respond more efficiently once momentum shifted. For now, the current decline 
in whale inflows is easing short-term sell pressure and improving the supply 
setup. If buyers step in with stronger volume, XRP may be better positioned to 
break out of consolidation without facing heavy distribution from large 
wallets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reclaims $97K As Long-Term Holders Supply 
Stays Locked XRP Momentum Stalls Under Key Averages XRP is trading near $2.06 
on the daily chart after weeks of choppy consolidation. Showing a market that 
is stabilizing but still lacks strong trend conviction. Price has held above 
the psychological $2 level, which has served as a short-term floor following 
the late-2025 selloff that dragged XRP toward the $1.80–$1.90 zone. However, 
the rebound remains technically fragile, as XRP is still trading below key 
moving averages that continue to slope downward. The blue and green trend 
lines, which represent medium-term resistance, sit above the price and 
highlight how sellers have defended rallies since November. XRP’s recent push 
higher was met with rejection near the $2.30–$2.35 area. Reinforcing that 
demand has not yet been strong enough to reclaim higher levels and shift the 
market structure bullish. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Take Control: Futures 
Positioning Turns Bullish for First Time Since October Volume has also 
remained relatively muted outside of isolated spikes, suggesting the market is 
not seeing aggressive expansion in participation. For bulls, the immediate 
objective is building acceptance above $2.20 and flipping the descending 
averages into support. If XRP loses $2, downside pressure could quickly return 
toward the $1.90 area. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

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