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27 August 2025
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XRP Whale Activity Shows Significant Distribution Among Large Holders

The latest analysis from CryptoQuant indicates significant selling activity by large holders of XRP, as highlighted by on-chain analyst Maartunn. The “Whale Flow (30-day moving average)” shows a strong trend of distribution among whale accounts.

XRP Whale Activity

  • Current whale flow is dominated by negative bars, signaling net outflows rather than accumulation.
  • After XRP's price increase to around $3.40 in January 2025, the whale flow turned negative, deepening from February to March with net flows reaching approximately −60 million to −70 million XRP.
  • A brief positive period occurred from April to June 2025 when whale flow peaked at +10 million to +20 million XRP during a price dip below $2.00.
  • As XRP reclaimed $2.60 in mid-July, negative flow returned, retreating to about −40 million to −50 million XRP while the price surged to $3.66.
  • The heaviest negative prints were noted after the late 2024 breakout above $3.00, indicating profit-taking by whales.
  • Only the sustained positive flow from April to June coincided with weaker market conditions, suggesting whales preferred not to sell in a soft market.

The current situation shows that large holders remain net sellers. If this trend continues, a shift toward neutral or positive flow will be necessary for price stability. At press time, XRP was trading at $3.00.