XRP News Today: XRP Whales Accumulate $3.8 Billion Amid Price Stability and Market Volatility

XRP has been the focus of intense market activity as large holders—commonly referred to as whales—have accumulated 1.2 billion tokens valued at $3.8 billion between August 7 and 10, 2025 [1]. This surge in accumulation was observed across major blockchain tracking platforms and has been interpreted as a sign of strong confidence in XRP’s future price trajectory [2]. The activity has resulted in a reduced circulating supply, a factor historically associated with upward price momentum [3].

The bulk of the buying came from wallets holding between 100 million and 1 billion XRP, with a total of 1.22 billion tokens added to large balances within a week [4]. This level of coordination suggests a strategic buildup rather than random or opportunistic buying. The price stabilized at $3.30 amid broader market uncertainty, capturing the attention of both retail and institutional investors [5]. Analysts suggest that such behavior by large holders often sets the stage for further price appreciation as it builds a strong base and encourages follow-through buying from smaller investors [6].

However, the market has not been entirely bullish. On August 15, XRP experienced a 5.94% drop amid bearish technical patterns, with whale activity showing both $3.8 billion in accumulation and $1.9 billion in selling pressure [7]. This duality has contributed to heightened volatility and uncertainty, particularly given the ongoing regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [8]. The mixed signals highlight a tug-of-war between short-term profit-taking and long-term positioning by institutional participants.

Looking ahead, the continued accumulation by XRP whales could provide a price floor and support a move toward all-time highs. With over 95% of XRP in profit, whale activity appears to be positioned for further gains rather than profit-taking [9]. If this pattern continues and is accompanied by broader market optimism, XRP could experience renewed momentum. Traders are advised to remain cautious, however, as the market remains in a state of flux with the potential for continued volatility in the near term [10].

Source:

[1] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-whales-accumulate-3-8-billion-4-days-bullish-chain-signals-2508/)

[2] Disrupt Africa (https://disruptafrica.com/2025/08/15/crypto-whales-are-loading-up-3-altcoins-theyre-quietly-accumulating/)

[3] Binance (https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28326781748282)

[4] CryptoPotato (https://cryptopotato.com/xrp-and-doge-whales-make-big-moves-bnb-set-new-record-bits-recap-august-15th/)

[5] Finbold (https://finbold.com/xrp-whales-buy-120-million-tokens-amid-10b-market-cap-wipeout/)

[6] Bitcoinist (https://bitcoinist.com/dogecoin-live-news-august-15-2025/)

[7] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-drops-5-94-bearish-patterns-whale-activity-2508/)

[8] Bitget (https://www.bitget.com/price/binance/news)

[9] Crypto Economy (https://crypto-economy.com/demand-for-cold-wallet-presale-reaches-record-highs-even-as-monero-rises-and-xrp-whales-accumulate/)

[10] MSN (http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/xrp-news-xrp-price-set-to-outperform-bitcoin-bullish-indicators-signal-breakout-to-35/ar-AA1Iyqg5?apiversion=v2&batchservertelemetry=1&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1)