- XRP whales accumulated 520 million tokens amid the recent dip, signaling potential bullish sentiment.
- Despite the accumulation, XRP’s price recovery remains uncertain, with key resistance levels still in play.
Ripple[XRP] has seen a significant accumulation by whales, with 520 million XRP purchased during the recent market dip.
This development has raised questions about whether this is part of a larger trend or a one-time event. Additionally, the price action following the accumulation suggests that the market might react positively.
Whale activity: A one-time event or an ongoing trend?
Data from Santiment highlighted that large XRP holders with between 100 million and 1 billion coins increased their holdings significantly during the recent price drop.
Historically, similar accumulation phases have often preceded price rebounds or extended bullish trends. However, looking at past instances, not all whale accumulations have resulted in sustained rallies.
![XRP whales](https://ambcrypto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/XRP-Ledger-XRP-08.29.28-07-Feb-2025.png)
![XRP whales](https://ambcrypto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/XRP-Ledger-XRP-08.29.28-07-Feb-2025.png)
Source: Santiment
Analysis indicates that despite the recent large purchase, overall whale holdings have seen fluctuations rather than a steady upward trend.
This suggests that while some large investors are increasing their stakes, others may be taking profits or reallocating their holdings.
The key question is whether this accumulation will continue, signaling confidence in XRP’s long-term prospects.
Has XRP recovered from its recent low?
At press time, XRP’s price dropped to as low as $2.29 before rebounding to $2.45, according to TradingView data. The accumulation coincided with this dip, which suggests that whales were buying the weakness.
However, at the time of writing, the price was still trading below its 50-day Moving Average(MA) at $2.61. This indicates that it has yet to recover fully.
![XRP price trend](https://ambcrypto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/XRPUSD_2025-02-07_08-30-41.png)
![XRP price trend](https://ambcrypto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/XRPUSD_2025-02-07_08-30-41.png)
Source: TradingView
The Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) indicator shows a steady increase, meaning strong buying pressure exists. If this trend continues, it could be pushed above key resistance levels.
However, the price action remains volatile, and further confirmations are needed before calling a full-fledged recovery.
What’s next for XRP?
For XRP to regain bullish momentum, it needs to break above the 50-day MA resistance. Additionally, broader market sentiment, especially Bitcoin’s price action, will likely influence XRP’s trajectory.
If whales continue to accumulate, it could see another leg up, but if this was a one-time buy, the price might struggle to sustain an uptrend.
The next key levels to watch are $2.45 as support and $2.61 as resistance. If XRP breaks above the latter, it could trigger further buying and solidify a bullish outlook.
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While the 520 million XRP purchase is a bullish sign, whether this is a sustained trend or an isolated event remains to be seen.
Monitoring further whale activity and technical indicators will determine its next move.