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XRP whales add 1.23B tokens despite 43% price slump
Since the start of 2026, wallets that hold between ten million and one hundred million XRP have added roughly one point two three billion XRP to their positions, even though XRP's price has fallen about forty‑three percent this year.
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What happened
Since the start of 2026, wallets that hold between ten million and one hundred million XRP have added roughly one point two three billion XRP to their positions, even though XRP’s price has fallen about forty‑three percent this year.
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Global impact / market context
The buying by large holders shows confidence in XRP’s long‑term value and could limit further price declines, as their accumulated supply may reduce sell pressure and support future upside.
Analyst inference
XRP’s price drop contrasts with the ongoing accumulation by big wallets, highlighting a split between short‑term market sentiment and the actions of investors who can affect the amount of XRP available for trading.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- If the accumulated XRP is kept for the long term or sold, which would influence future price moves and the depth of the market. Analyst inference
- Changes in overall XRP trading volume, because higher volume could confirm continued interest or signal a shift toward distribution. Analyst inference
- Regulatory developments affecting XRP, because new rules could change investor confidence and the ability of large holders to move or lock up tokens. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- XRP — XRP