XRP News Today: Whales Accumulate XRP Amid Legal Clarity and Market Divergence

A recent analysis of on-chain activity and market sentiment indicates that XRP, alongside other altcoins like MATIC and the speculative MAGACOIN FINANCE token, has emerged as one of the top five cryptocurrencies with the potential for a 20,000% return on investment. This potential is largely fueled by a combination of macroeconomic factors, regulatory clarity, and whale activity.

Following the official conclusion of the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit with a joint dismissal at the beginning of August 2025, XRP has seen renewed investor interest. On-chain data reveals that a whale transferred approximately $50 million worth of XRP to Coinbase, suggesting the possibility of profit-taking amid the 10% price increase observed in the past 24 hours [1]. This move coincides with the broader market rally, partially driven by the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech, which hinted at a potential rate cut [1].

However, the recent bullish momentum is not without signs of caution. On-chain indicators suggest a bearish shift, as the XRP price formed a death cross pattern, with the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) falling below the 200-day EMA. This is the third such occurrence in August, historically preceding price corrections [2]. Additionally, whale dumping has intensified, with inflows to exchanges like Binance rising significantly. Historical data indicates that similar spikes have often led to price declines, adding short-term pressure on XRP [2].

Notably, despite the broader market downturn, XRP and Cardano whales have continued to accumulate, with large holders conducting transactions worth over $100,000 each. This on-chain behavior, as reported by Santiment, suggests strong demand and a bullish outlook from high-net-worth investors [3]. Specifically, XRP wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million tokens added 300 million to their holdings in August, bringing the total to 6.72 billion tokens [3].

The year-to-date return for XRP stands at approximately 15%, supported by the favorable resolution of the SEC lawsuit and the token’s regulatory clarity. However, recent supply-side concerns have emerged, particularly following the release of 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow, which could impact price dynamics [3]. Despite these concerns, a notable bullish divergence has appeared, as seller aggression has reduced over the past four days even as the price has made a lower low. Analysts have previously cited similar signals as precursors to significant price rallies [3].

Given the current mix of factors—legal resolution, macroeconomic support, whale activity, and technical indicators—XRP remains a focal point for investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities. While the path to a 20,000% return is not guaranteed, the token’s recent performance and the broader market trends suggest it is among the top contenders in the altcoin space.

Source: [1] XRP Whale Moves For Profit: $50M Token Transferred as Ripple Case Ends (https://coingape.com/trending/xrp-whale-moves-for-profit-158m-token-transferred-as-ripple-case-ends/) [2] XRP Price Forms Death Cross, Whale Dumping Increases (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/xrp-price-forms-death-cross-153935031.html) [3] Cardano and XRP Whale Activity Hits Multi-Month High (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cardano-xrp-whale-activity-hits-160753452.html)