Jan 8, 2026
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XRP Whale Transfers Reach 3-Month High with 2,802 Transactions
XRP Ledger saw a significant increase in whale transactions, with large-value transfers ($100K+) reaching a three-month high. On January 6, there were 2,802 such transactions, marking a peak since the October 10 liquidation event.
- On-chain data provider Santiment noted increased volatility typically coincides with such activity.
- $1 million+ transactions also surged to a one-month high, indicating heightened large-holder activity.
- Large transfers can indicate accumulation, distribution, or internal movements, often leading to sharper intraday price swings.
XRP also became a trending topic on social channels, with discussions focusing on institutional themes like ETF flows and regulatory clarity post-SEC case resolution. XRP was grouped with assets like Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, MicroStrategy, and Litecoin as top trending tickers.
At the time of reporting, XRP was trading at $2.127.
