- Big XRP holders are staying quiet, showing caution as the price sits near support and the market waits for a clear move.
- Traders see XRP holding steady at $2.22, and a break above resistance could push prices higher toward $5.85 soon.
- A new $1B XRP treasury backed by major investors aims to boost confidence, attract buyers, and grow XRP’s real-world use.
XRP whales are holding back as the crypto market waits for a major shift in momentum. Recent on-chain data from analyst Ali reveals that wallets holding between 100,000 and 10 million XRP tokens have shown no significant buying or selling activity for two straight weeks.
The data covers mid-July to mid-October 2025 and paints a clear picture of changing sentiment. In July and August, XRP’s price gradually declined, yet whale holdings increased slightly. This movement indicated some accumulation during the dip. However, in September, as prices briefly rebounded, whale activity stalled. Their total holdings remained steady, showing hesitation to take on new risk or exit existing positions.
By October, XRP’s price had dropped sharply to about $2.46. The total amount of XRP held by 100K–10M token wallets slipped modestly to 12.97 billion XRP. Hence, this small decline reflected cautious selling or partial position adjustments by larger holders. The absence of decisive whale activity shows that major players are waiting for stronger technical signals before committing to fresh trades.
Technical Traders Eye Key Resistance Levels
Analyst Dark Defender offered a technical outlook, saying, “Hi all. I hope all is well! XRP on the 3-Day time frame clearly shows the bounce at $2.22, our support level. We are at $2.47! We expect XRP to finish Wave 2 in the triangle and break the Orange Resistance, towards $5.85 first. (NFA).” His projection gives traders a potential bullish target if XRP sustains momentum above $2.22 and breaks resistance.
Moreover, institutional attention around XRP continues to expand. Dom from EasyA announced the first-ever XRP treasury company, stating, “$1 billion raised to buy $XRP—purchases made on open market—major investors: SBI, ripple, co-founder chrislarsensf.” This initiative aims to give traditional investors direct XRP exposure while driving long-term utility and adoption.
