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Will XRP Price Rally To $3.62 As Ripple Whales Accumulate?

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Will XRP Price Rally To $3.62 As Ripple Whales Accumulate?
  • Ripple whales accumulate 120M XRP as the price recovers to $3.11, showing strong investor confidence despite the market dip.
  • XRP Futures Open Interest rose 9%, while trading volume surged 81% to $13.6B, indicating bullish market sentiment.
  • Ripple secures Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas, signaling regulatory progress under the Trump administration.

XRP has been making a comeback in terms of whale accumulations and positive market conditions. In the recent drop in the broader market, XRP whales have bought millions of coins, indicating a surge in the confidence of big investors.

Ripple Whales Drive Market Recovery with 120M XRP Accumulation

Recent activity by the Ripple whales has been spotted within the crypto space in the past few days. According to the crypto analyst, Ali Martinez, large investors took advantage of the market dip and bought 120 million XRP coins. This accumulation has helped to support and propel the token’s price recovery.

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Consequently, the high accumulation indicates a belief in the asset’s future performance and value.

Whale movements are generally believed to reflect the sentiment prevailing in the market. In this particular instance, their actions have contributed to the ongoing XRP price rally.

Rising Trading Volume and Open Interest

At the same time, amid XRP whale accumulation, there has been a spike in the trading volume. This increase in trading volume is attributed to the increased demand from investors especially in light of the XRP price surge and its future prospects.

Furthermore, XRP Futures Open Interest rose by 9%, indicating that more market participants are engaged in derivative trading.

This supports the current bullish sentiment since traders are anticipating the next possible price fluctuations. Altogether, these metrics describe the increasing optimism of retail and institutional investors.

Ripple Secures Regulatory Milestones in the United States

More so, some of the recent successes in the regulation front have boosted Ripple’s market morale. It obtained the Money Transmitter Licenses in two of the most stringent states, New York and Texas.

These licenses will allow Ripple to scale its business following the US regulatory framework, which is considered positive for the overall acceptance of its payment networks.

Besides, the regulatory development occurs at a time when the US government under the Trump administration has been seen to embrace cryptocurrencies.

Ripple may use the changing legal environment to enhance its presence in the domestic market and thus boost the stability of the XRP community.

Market Awaits Key Developments

With the growing interest in XRP, investors look forward to the “XRP Community Day” where an announcement is expected. Ripple’s former executive Sean McBride has suggested good news such as the possible listing of an XRP ETF. If such developments materialize, then they will act as a stimulus to more gains in the price.

Meanwhile, amid the ongoing market recovery, Crypto analyst Dark Defender has set a short-term price target of $3.62 for XRP. He recently predicted that it would break the $3.11 mark and it has already happened.

Additionally, he has predicted long-term price targets at $5.85 and $18.22. This projection is in line with the present bullish trend as well as the ongoing purchasing by whales.

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At press time, XRP price is trading at $3.11, up 10.56% in the past 24 hours. The price recovered from a low of $2.81, reaching a high of $3.11.

Trading volume surged 5% to $11.02 Billion, while market cap increased to $179.14 Billion. The uptrend indicates strong buying pressure, with bullish momentum sustaining gains.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and provides no financial, investment, or other advice. The author or any people mentioned in this article are not responsible for any financial loss that may occur from investing in or trading. Please do your research before making any financial decisions.

Ronny Mugendi
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Ronny Mugendi is a cryptocurrency journalist contributing to The Market Periodical. A crypto journalist at CoinGape who has also written for Cryptopolitan, he covers crypto market trends, technical analysis and blockchain and DeFi developments. According to his CoinGape profile, he has four years of professional experience and more than 4,000 published articles, and writes in both English and Kiswahili.

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PublishedJanuary 29, 2025 1:05 am
Last updatedJanuary 29, 2025 5:58 am
Written byRonny Mugendi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
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Disclaimer. Informational only, not financial advice. Crypto, forex and stocks are volatile, high-risk assets — always do your own research and consult a qualified adviser.

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