XRP is currently trading in a consolidation phase after several volatile sessions caused by geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. The broader cryptocurrency market has undergone dramatic internal changes during this period as risk sentiment has shifted in global financial markets. While immediate volatility has subsided, XRP is now stabilizing as traders assess both macro developments and underlying market signals.
The latest report by analyst CryptoQuant Arab Chain highlights the significant activity taking place under the influence of the price of XRP. According to the data, the flow of transactions involving XRP has changed significantly since the beginning of the year, with several sharp increases in the volume of transactions on major exchanges.
In particular, the report shows that the total flow of whales to the Binance platform since the beginning of 2026 has reached about 4.8 billion XRP. This steady growth suggests that large holders have been gradually moving liquidity toward the stock market over recent months.
Such movements can occur for several reasons. In some cases, whales transfer assets to exchanges in preparation for large trading operations or portfolio allocations. In other cases, these transmissions may indicate a prediction of potential price movements as large investors position themselves ahead of market volatility.
Shark flows are increasing as XRP liquidity on exchanges increases
The report says whale activity has intensified in recent weeks. Specifically, the data shows that around 450 million XRP from large holders have entered Binance since the beginning of March. This volume represents a significant increase compared to previous periods and highlights a renewed wave of large-scale asset transactions.
Historically, spikes in whale currents are often preceded by periods of high volatility or significant price movement. Large investors tend to change their holdings ahead of major market movements, which makes these movements an important indicator for analysts to track potential changes in market dynamics.
The continued transfer of significant amounts of XRP to trading platforms suggests two primary interpretations. On the one hand, the movement of tokens to exchanges can indicate the possibility of an increase in the market supply if the whales decide to take profits or reduce its exposure. In this scenario, additional selling liquidity can affect short-term price action.
On the other hand, these transfers may reflect operational activity rather than immediate sales pressure. Large investors often transfer assets to exchanges to rebuild portfolios, conduct off-exchange transactions, or prepare for large trades that require exchange liquidity.
Because of these possibilities, analysts closely monitor the whale’s current performance. When such movements coincide with increased trading volume or structural changes in liquidity conditions, they can provide preliminary information on market trends.
XRP stabilizes around $1.37 after its extended decline
XRP continues to trade around the $1.35-$1.40 zone after a long correction phase that has dominated since late 2025. The daily chart shows that the asset is trying to stabilize after a sharp decline earlier this year when selling pressure pushed XRP above $2.00 to $1.20. The move was accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume, indicating a capitulation event as buyers entered near the lows.
After that decline, XRP entered a period of sideways consolidation and the price changed in a narrow range around $1.35. This behavior usually reflects a temporary balance between buyers and sellers after a strong directional movement.
However, the broader trend remains weak from a technical perspective. XRP continues to trade below its major moving averages, including the 50-day and 100-day levels, both of which have declined and are currently acting as resistance above the market. The 200-day long-term moving average remains significantly higher near the $2.20 area, reinforcing the scope of the previous breakout.
In the short term, the $1.25-$1.30 area looks set to act as support after the February wick. To develop higher momentum, XRP will likely need to recover the $1.60-$1.70 zone, where the previous support has turned into resistance.
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