XRP Price Forecast: Whales Shift 52M Coins Amid Price Recovery

Kelvin Munene Murithi
June 20, 2024
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Will XRP Price Bounce Back Stronger After Whale Activity?

Highlights

  • Whales transfer 52.18M XRP to exchanges, hinting at potential selling pressure.
  • XRP forms bullish double bottom pattern, targets $0.56 upon neckline breakout.
  • XRP market cap up 0.60%, trading volume drops as options open interest rises 15%.

XRP Price Analysis: Despite optimism about the potential favorable ruling on the XRP lawsuit after the SEC dropped its investigation into Ethereum, whales have shifted a substantial amount of coins to centralized exchanges. According to the onchain platform whale alert, the whales moved 52,180M coins.

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XRP Whale Trend Amid Price Recovery

In the last 24 hours, bullish momentum has had the upper hand in the XRP market, with the price swaying between an intra-day high and low of $0.4992 and $0.488, respectively. At press time, XRP was trading at $0.4936, a 0.80% surge from the support level.

Amid this recovery, XRP has witnessed whale activity, with 52.18 million XRP, valued at approximately $25.88 million, transferred to centralized exchanges such as Bitstamp and Bitso. This activity involves two major transactions: 28.65 million XRP (about $14.21 million) moved to Bitstamp and 23.53 million XRP (approximately $11.67 million) to Bitso.

These large transfers indicate potential selling pressure, as whales may be looking to capitalize on recent price recoveries or mitigate risk in anticipation of market fluctuations.

However, if this bull trend continues and crosses the $0.4992 mark, the subsequent resistance levels to consider are $0.505 and $0.510. On the other hand, if bears take charge of the market and drive the price below the $0.488 support level, the next support levels to watch will be $0.483 and $0.478.

Source: Coinglass

In this price recovery, XRP’s market capitalization rose by 0.60% to $27,425,091,894, while the 24-hour trading volume dropped by 51% to $996,746,896. Unlike the overall trading volume, the options market for XRP shows the opposite trend.

Open interest has increased by 15.02%, showing that more traders are taking on positions in anticipation of price fluctuations in XRP.
This increase and a 46.56% fall in options volume could mean that investors are planning for future price changes through options trading.

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XRPUSD Technical Analysis

A double bottom pattern has been formed on the XRPUSD 4-hour price chart, indicating a bullish reversal pattern. This pattern is essential because it shows that the price has been tested and has not broken through the support level twice, suggesting good demand at these levels.

The subsequent increase in price action is heading towards the neckline at around the $0.50 mark, which only adds further credibility to the strength of this support.

The neckline of the double bottom pattern is identified at the bottom of the second trough at $0. 50 level is a critical resistance level for XRP. This price level is crucial for the traders as a breakout and close above this level may validate the bullish reversal signal formed by the double-bottom pattern.

Source: TradingView

A break out of the neckline is usually followed by higher buying pressure as market traders see the possibility of the market advancing further. For XRP, the next target upon breaking the neckline is expected to be around $0.56.

With the Relative Strength Index (RSI) rating of 50 suggesting a neutral stance, confirming the double bottom pattern could attract more buyers looking to capitalize on the potential uptrend. However, if the RSI shows overbought conditions above 70, traders may want to exercise caution and consider taking profits as the price approaches the $0.56 target.

Concurrently, the Money Flow Index (MFI) motion south, with a rating of 46, indicates a slight decrease in buying pressure, which could slow down the upward momentum. This may result in a consolidation phase before reaching the $0.56 target for XRP.

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About Author
About Author
Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.
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