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You are here: Home / Cryptocurrency News / Altcoin News / Ripple Whale Moves $273M in XRP—Is a Massive Price Drop Coming?

Ripple Whale Moves $273M in XRP—Is a Massive Price Drop Coming?

By Mutuma Maxwell | Edited By Ammar Raza,April 16, 2025, 7:15 PM

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  • A whale transferred 131 million XRP worth $273 million, creating fresh uncertainty in the Ripple market.
  • The transaction occurred between two unknown wallets and triggered speculation about a potential large-scale sell-off.
  • XRP faced strong resistance at the $2.17 level and is now trading lower at $2.06 after a 4% drop.

A massive XRP transaction has caused renewed uncertainty across the Ripple market. A whale moved 131 million XRP tokens valued at $273 million. This action, combined with recent price rejection, signals increased pressure on the token’s momentum.

Whale Transfers 131 Million XRP Amid Heightened On-Chain Activity

A large Ripple whale transferred 131,000,000 XRP between unknown wallets in a single transaction. Whale Alert tracked the movement, which caused a surge in trading conversations across multiple platforms. The purchase of 131 million XRP by the Whale user generated heightened concerns about an upcoming selling rush in the marketplace.

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The heightened uncertainties in the market led to enhanced trading operations and a nominal increase in volume. The mystery wallets have not received any confirmation about their exchange or transaction association. The sizable transaction resulted in market uncertainty even though no XRP tokens were sold.

Adding to the pressure, another whale moved $63 million in XRP just 12 hours earlier. The movements made by big XRP holders show indications of a standardized behavior taking form. While some assume over-the-counter activity, others expect immediate ripple effects across trading platforms.

XRP Faces $2.17 Resistance as Selling Pressure Increases

During recent times, XRP encountered multiple failed attempts at surpassing the $2.17 resistance mark. The series of defeats at the $2.17 resistance level diminished upward price movement, thus sending the market value down. XRP maintained a price of $2.06 through the last 24 hours because its value declined by 4%.

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After a short-term boost from the 15% weekly growth pattern, investors witnessed prices fall toward $2.06. However, the momentum failed to hold after the whale activity entered the scene. The abrupt movement of supply distribution has caused immediate responses from market traders.

The market expert CasiTrades predicted that XRP might fall toward the support zone below $1.90 in case its present downward trend continues. The analyst predicted XRP could fall down to $1.55 whenever bearish volume increases beyond present levels. Traders might find buying opportunities as the market reaches these predetermined values when purchasing interest returns.

Potential ETF and SWIFT Hopes Keep Long-Term Outlook Alive

The token faces a short-term lack of strength, but there exist analysts who maintain a favorable long-term perspective on XRP. Expectations of an XRP ETF and possible SWIFT partnership still drive occasional bullish sentiment. The expected developments from these factors have failed to convert into actual market benefits.

Market opinions now exhibit conflicting views because of major institutional dealings along with price setbacks at vital psychological levels. A supportive area that needs close monitoring extends between $1.90 and $1.55. The price needs to maintain its position above the designated support zone for bullish investment opportunities to appear in the near future.

The market holds XRP under pressure as it anticipates decisive information. Whale movements and continued resistance are key drivers shaping short-term direction. Positive developments in the market have the power to create momentum for rising above $2.17.

Filed Under: Altcoin News, Cryptocurrency News

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