XRP News Today: Bitcoin Cash Surges 8% on 97.77% Whale Activity Spike as XRP Tumbles 14% Amid $105M Liquidations

The cryptocurrency market experienced heightened volatility last week as Bitcoin Cash (BCH) surged while XRP led in losses, underscoring diverging trajectories among altcoins. Bitcoin Cash climbed 8% amid a 97.77% spike in whale activity, with large transactions totaling 1.69 million units pushing the asset toward a critical $565 resistance level. This level has historically been associated with potential corrections, having triggered over 50% declines in prior instances [1]. Conversely, XRP plummeted more than 14% as $105 million in liquidations unfolded following a $175 million transfer from Ripple co-founders’ wallets to exchanges, sparking short-term selling pressure [2]. The broader market saw over $1 billion in crypto derivatives liquidations, with altcoins like XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) declining amid heightened volatility [3].

XRP’s decline was compounded by leveraged trading dynamics. On-chain data revealed 7,500 new addresses joining the XRP network daily, signaling gradual adoption [4], yet this metric contrasted with bearish technical indicators. The token briefly held above $2.99 support but remained under pressure, with analysts noting its long-term potential hinges on maintaining this level to reach $15 [5]. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s four-hourly price dipped 1.8% to $116,365, as derivatives trading volume surged to $131.6 billion in 24 hours, reflecting intense market activity [6].

The week highlighted contrasting investor behavior: BCH’s rally attracted institutional attention due to whale accumulation, while XRP’s liquidity crunch underscored risks in leveraged trading. Ethereum and XRP jointly led a $976 million liquidation wave, exposing fragility in altcoin markets [7]. Despite XRP’s challenges, its network’s growing address count suggests foundational growth, though short-term technical indicators remain bearish.

Bitcoin Cash’s surge faced skepticism, as the $565 level has previously triggered over 50% corrections, raising questions about sustainability [1]. Broader market sentiment remained cautious, with Bitcoin dominance falling below 62%, allowing smaller-cap assets like Solana and Dogecoin to post double-digit gains [8]. The week’s events underscored the crypto market’s susceptibility to sudden liquidity shifts and whale-driven volatility. XRP’s collapse and BCH’s rally exemplified the duality of institutional and retail dynamics, with on-chain metrics and trading volumes shaping outcomes.

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[1] [Bitcoin Cash Rises 8% as Whale Activity Spikes 97.77%](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-cash-rises-8-whale-activity-spikes-97-77-565-trendline-test-unlock-15-30-gains-2507/)

[2] [XRP Drops 14% After $175M Moved to Exchange](https://cryptoadventure.com/xrp-drops-14-after-175m-moved-to-exchange-by-ripple-co-founders-wallet/)

[3] [Crypto Liquidations Near $1 Billion As XRP, Dogecoin ...](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-985570-20250725)

[4] [XRP Adoption Strong: 7500 Addresses Joining Every Day](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-989115-20250726)

[5] [XRP Holds Above $2.99 Support Amid Market Volatility](https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/280305/xrp-holds-above-299-support-amid-market-volatility-check-forecast)

[6] [Billions in Bitcoin Sold on Exchanges as Liquidations Top ...](https://decrypt.co/331776/billions-bitcoin-sold-exchanges-liquidations/)

[7] [CryptoSlate: Crypto News, Insights & Data](https://cryptoslate.com/)

[8] [Dow Jones Declines, Tesla Stock Plummets Post Earnings](https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-24-jul-2025/liveblog/122865756.cms)