XRP’s largest holders have pulled back from the market, with data showing a sharp decrease in both inflows and outflows on Binance. According to CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA, the number of large XRP transactions has fallen significantly, signaling that whales are largely inactive right now.
The decline is especially pronounced in transactions involving 100,000 to over 1 million XRP. Large withdrawals from Binance have dropped from the levels seen in 2024 and 2025, removing a common sign of long-term accumulation. But unlike past trends where heavy outflows suggested whales were moving funds to private wallets for holding, this time the outflows themselves are rare. On the flip side, deposits to exchanges have also slowed, meaning these big players aren’t unloading either. This combination points to a calmer market where selling pressure is much reduced compared to previous cycles.
The market seems stuck in a holding pattern, with little aggressive buying or selling from whales. PelinayPA describes it as a “waiting phase” where low liquidity and muted trading activity keep XRP stuck without a clear direction. The drop in transactions over 1 million XRP reflects this inactivity from major holders. Instead, retail traders handling transfers between 1,000 and 10,000 XRP continue to dominate daily network volume. However, history shows that XRP’s notable bull runs typically rely on renewed whale interest rather than retail momentum. Without fresh institutional capital stepping in, the token could struggle to break out of this lull.
This slowdown in whale movement contrasts with previous cycles when XRP’s price action was closely tied to high-volume transactions. For insights into how XRP’s price might behave in the coming months, consider the analysis of XRP’s August and September patterns. Also, while whale actions fade, retail and smaller investors maintain network activity, keeping some life in the market but not enough to spark major shifts.
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