XRP News Today: XRP Whales Accumulate 50M Tokens Post-SEC Settlement, Price Rises 11% to $3.30

Recent on-chain data reveals that large XRP holders—commonly referred to as “whales”—have acquired over 50 million XRP in the last 48 hours, signaling a significant shift in accumulation behavior [1]. This development, highlighted by blockchain analyst Ali (@ali_charts) on the X platform, suggests growing buying pressure from high-volume investors [1]. Such movements are often interpreted as a sign of renewed market confidence, especially as major investors begin to position themselves ahead of potential price developments.

The accumulation trend follows a landmark regulatory development in the XRP ecosystem. On August 8, 2025, Ripple reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ending a protracted legal battle [4]. As part of the agreement, Ripple agreed to pay a $125 million fine but secured regulatory clarity by obtaining an injunction that limits XRP sales to institutional investors [4]. This development was followed by an 11% increase in XRP’s price, pushing it to $3.30 [4]. Analysts have noted that the token could potentially reach $8 based on current technical indicators, although this is considered a forecast and not an assured outcome [4].

The regulatory resolution has also influenced broader market sentiment. XRP has shown resilience, holding above the critical $3 level despite minor pullbacks, which is a positive sign for bullish momentum [4]. In addition, Ripple announced a $200 million acquisition of the stablecoin platform Rail, a strategic move expected to diversify the company’s revenue and enhance its cross-border payment capabilities [4].

On-chain data provides further insight into the market’s evolving dynamics. Over the past month, whales have sold approximately 640 million XRP, valued at around $1.9 billion, raising concerns about the sustainability of the price rally [2]. However, the recent 48-hour accumulation by large holders indicates a reversal in this trend, suggesting that long-term investors are beginning to see value in XRP amid improved regulatory clarity [1].

From a technical perspective, XRP is forming a strong bull flag pattern on the daily chart, with key resistance levels at $3.65 and $3.66 [4]. A breakout above these levels on strong volume could signal the start of a new upward trend. The RSI is currently at 60.60, indicating potential for further gains, while the moving average structure remains supportive of a bullish outlook [4]. However, the MACD histogram shows a slight bearish divergence, and the Stochastic indicators at %K 86.83 and %D 89.91 indicate overbought conditions, which could lead to short-term consolidation [4].

The current risk-reward profile for XRP is viewed as favorable by some analysts. A stop-loss placed below the $2.73 support level would offer a strong risk management strategy, particularly if the token moves toward the $8 target outlined by technical forecasts [4]. Conservative traders may choose to dollar-cost average into positions during potential pullbacks in the $3.00–$3.15 range, where multiple moving averages converge [4].

Taken together, the convergence of regulatory resolution, strategic business developments, and on-chain accumulation by whales creates a compelling narrative for XRP’s near-term performance. As the market continues to process these developments, traders are advised to closely monitor price action around key resistance and support levels to assess the sustainability of the current bullish momentum [4].

Sources:

[1] Binance - [https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28077884498882](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28077884498882)

[2] The - [https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/xrp-price-today-whales-dump-1-9b-after-ripples-legal-win-short-term-test-or-medium-term-breakout-ahead/amp_articleshow/123176340.cms](https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/xrp-price-today-whales-dump-1-9b-after-ripples-legal-win-short-term-test-or-medium-term-breakout-ahead/amp_articleshow/123176340.cms)

[4] Blockchain - [https://blockchain.news/news/20250809-xrp-soars-above-3-following-sec-settlement-despite-daily-pullback](https://blockchain.news/news/20250809-xrp-soars-above-3-following-sec-settlement-despite-daily-pullback)