XRP News Today: Whales and Institutions Stabilize XRP After 41% Crash

XRP's price experienced a 41% flash crash on October 10–11, 2025, plummeting from $2.77 to $1.64 amid macroeconomic shocks triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The event led to over $19 billion in crypto liquidations, with XRP futures liquidations exceeding $150 million. Despite the sharp decline, institutional buyers and large holders ("whales") initiated aggressive accumulation between $2.34 and $2.45, stabilizing the price and enabling a rebound to $2.47 by October 11 XRP Rebounds Sharply After 41% Flash Crash, Reclaims $2.47^[1].

Trading volumes surged to 817 million during the crash, nearly triple the 30-day average, signaling intense deleveraging and panic selling. Open interest in XRP derivatives fell 6.3% overnight, with long liquidations outpacing shorts 15:1, reflecting a market reset. Analysts attribute the rebound to institutional "recalibration," as treasuries added spot exposure around $2.40 amid improving sentiment toward Ripple's banking integrations XRP Rebounds Sharply After 41% Flash Crash, Reclaims $2.47^[1].

Technical analysis highlights $2.47–$2.48 as short-term support, with key resistance at $3.05. A sustained close above this level could trigger a structural recovery, projecting XRP toward $3.65–$4.00. The RSI recovered from oversold levels, and the MACD histogram turned positive, indicating early reversal bias. However, the 200-day EMA at $2.63 and the 100-day EMA at $2.82 remain critical hurdles XRP Defies Gravity: A Deep Dive into Its Rapid Rebound After a^[2].

Institutional activity intensified post-crash, with XRP's market cap rebounding 66% to $158.5 billion within 48 hours. Derivatives trading volume surged 44% to $12.2 billion, and open interest increased 7.6% to $4.1 billion. On-chain data revealed whale activity moving accumulated XRP off exchanges, signaling confidence in the asset's fundamentals XRP Rises to $2.60, Paring Most Losses From Flash Crash: Is the^[3].

Regulatory clarity for XRP, including favorable court rulings against the SEC in 2023–2024, has bolstered institutional interest. The anticipation of XRP spot ETF approvals between October 18–25, 2025, is viewed as a potential catalyst for further inflows. Analysts estimate a 100% chance of at least one ETF approval by late October, which could unlock substantial institutional capital XRP Defies Gravity: A Deep Dive into Its Rapid Rebound After a^[2].

Looking ahead, XRP faces a critical juncture. A weekly close above the 2025 uptrend line is seen as a bullish confirmation, with $3.00 as the next major psychological barrier. If XRP sustains above $2.47, it could retest $3.05–$3.65, aligning with historical patterns observed in prior cycles. However, a breakdown below $2.40 would signal renewed bearish pressure, with $1.64 as the prior capitulation low XRP Price Prediction: XRP Breaks $2.50 Barrier, Recovers 40^[4].

The U.S.-China trade tensions and broader macroeconomic risks remain key variables. While the recent trade agreement temporarily reduced tariffs, the underlying geopolitical tensions could reignite volatility. XRP's resilience post-crash underscores its growing legitimacy in the crypto ecosystem, but traders are advised to monitor liquidity dynamics and regulatory developments closely XRP Tests Critical Support at 200 EMA Amid Bearish Pressure^[5].