XRP News Today: XRP Falls 10% Amid $86M Liquidations and $140M Whale Outflows as $2.95 Support Tested

XRP’s recent price action has ignited discussions about the potential end of its bullish trend, marked by a sharp 10% correction from its weekly high above $3.45. The cryptocurrency’s pullback triggered the third-largest long liquidation on Binance in 2025, wiping out $86 million in open interest as leveraged traders faced forced exits. This event coincided with significant whale activity, including a major XRP outflow from a wallet linked to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, which saw $140 million transferred to exchanges over a week. Such movements, coupled with a 90-day whale flow average turning negative, signal potential bearish shifts in large holder sentiment [1].

Despite the volatility, XRP’s higher time frame remains structurally bullish. The $2.95–$3.00 range has emerged as a critical support zone, having absorbed Thursday’s sharp dip. Traders are now watching whether the price can stabilize above $3.00 to confirm a bullish shift. A break above $3.25 would reinforce this trend, setting $2.95 as a potential local bottom. However, sustained selling pressure could drive XRP toward a $2.66–$2.86 liquidity cluster, with $2.64—a former multi-week resistance level—offering strong support if buyers intervene [2].

Technical analysts emphasize that XRP’s near-term trajectory hinges on volume dynamics and resistance retests. A rebound to $3.40, the immediate resistance, would be necessary for a resumption of the bullish run. Yet the formation of a double top pattern—a classic bearish reversal signal—raises concerns about waning momentum. Whale accumulation metrics, while still showing 4.4% of the circulating supply held in large wallets, now suggest a shift in large holder behavior. This contrasts with earlier optimism in May, when a positive whale flow reversal coincided with XRP’s rally [3].

The liquidation event and whale outflows highlight the asset’s susceptibility to institutional actions. Larsen’s $140 million transfer, while not inherently bearish, coincided with broader market uncertainty. Meanwhile, speculative positions have weakened, with open interest dropping 16.8% to $9.10 billion since Tuesday. This reduction underscores reduced short-term confidence, though bulls argue the $2.95 support zone remains intact [4].

For XRP to regain traction, traders must navigate a fragile equilibrium. A successful defense of $3.00 and a surge in buying volume could reignite upward momentum. Conversely, a breakdown below $2.64 may signal a broader trend reversal, extending downside risks to $2.60 or lower. Analysts urge close monitoring of volume patterns, key resistance levels, and macroeconomic signals as the market tests its resilience [5].

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