XRP Skyrockets 12% as Whales Load Up Amid ETF Speculation and Market Rally

As large holders amass XRP, crypto market reacts with double-digit surge

  • XRP price reached $2.83, marking its highest level since early 2018.
  • Whale activity shows substantial accumulation of XRP tokens.
  • Market speculation centers on potential XRP ETF approval in the United States.
  • Price surge occurred despite overall crypto market uncertainty.
  • Asset maintains its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

XRP Reaches Multi-Year High

The cryptocurrency XRP experienced a remarkable 12% price increase within 24 hours, reaching $2.83 per token – a price point not witnessed since early 2018, according to CoinMarketCap data.

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Whale Activity Drives Price Movement

Blockchain analytics firm Santiment reported significant whale accumulation preceding the price surge. In their January 14 analysis, they noted: "XRP investors are pleased to see the #3 market cap asset reach $2.69 today for the first time since Dec. 17, 2024." Whale accounts, which typically hold large quantities of cryptocurrency, often influence market movements through their trading activities.

ETF Speculation and Market Context

The price appreciation comes amid increasing speculation about potential XRP ETF approval in the United States. This follows the recent pattern of cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded fund applications, where several major financial institutions have sought regulatory approval for various digital asset investment products.

The rally stands out particularly given the current market uncertainty, suggesting strong investor confidence in XRP’s fundamentals and regulatory outlook. Historical price data indicates this represents one of XRP’s most substantial gains since its previous peak during the 2017-2018 bull market cycle.

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