{"id":51995,"date":"2025-05-07T12:05:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-whale-activity-surges-with-fed-policy-and-china-tensions-in-focus\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T12:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:05:22","slug":"xrp-whale-activity-surges-with-fed-policy-and-china-tensions-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-whale-activity-surges-with-fed-policy-and-china-tensions-in-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP whale activity surges with Fed policy and China tensions in focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-10-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-10-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-10-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-10-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Whale addresses now hold 9.44% of XRP supply, up from 8.24% in January.<\/li>\n<li>FedWatch Tool shows expectations for interest rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%.<\/li>\n<li>RSI below 50 signals bearish momentum and possible downside pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"682\">Ripple\u2019s XRP token is holding steady at $2.14 despite a significant slowdown in trading volume and increasing caution across the wider crypto market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"682\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305742\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/XRP-price.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1507\" height=\"540\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"682\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/xrp\/\">CoinMarketCap<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"682\">The token\u2019s price consolidation comes as investors await the US Federal Reserve\u2019s next interest rate decision and watch closely for developments in upcoming trade talks between the US and China.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"682\">On-chain data suggests that large investors are continuing to accumulate XRP, with wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million tokens increasing their holdings by 1.2% since January.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1076\">This rise in so-called whale activity is helping to maintain a floor at the $2.10 support level, even as momentum indicators such as the RSI point to growing trader uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1076\">The broader crypto market is similarly rangebound, with Bitcoin fluctuating between $94,000 and $96,000 ahead of the Fed\u2019s policy statement and key diplomatic meetings set to take place in Switzerland this weekend.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1130\">Fed expected to keep rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1649\">According to CME Group\u2019s FedWatch Tool, most market participants anticipate that the Federal Open Market Committee will leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1649\">The current range of 4.25% to 4.5% reflects the central bank\u2019s cautious stance amid ongoing global economic volatility, particularly stemming from trade policy and geopolitical tension.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1649\">K33 Research\u2019s latest weekly report notes that the Fed\u2019s conservative approach is being driven in part by uncertainty over tariffs and broader macroeconomic concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"2065\">These macroeconomic headwinds are weighing on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"2065\">Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have absorbed over 50,000 BTC since April 21, yet Bitcoin has struggled to maintain upward momentum beyond $97,000, underscoring the broader market\u2019s hesitancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"2065\">XRP\u2019s own muted performance in recent days reflects similar indecision, with bulls and bears locked in a stalemate above the $2.10 level.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2114\">Trade tensions push XRP into consolidation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2571\">XRP\u2019s current price movement reflects more than just domestic economic uncertainty. International trade disputes have intensified after the US placed new restrictions on chip exports to China.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2571\">Specifically, NVIDIA\u2019s advanced H20 processors were barred from shipment, prompting China to retaliate by halting exports of rare earth materials to the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2571\">These tit-for-tat actions have destabilised sentiment and triggered panic across global markets in April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"3038\">In response to this escalating trade war, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed a planned meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"3038\">Scheduled for this weekend, the meeting is expected to focus on resolving some of the key tariff barriers and opening channels for improved bilateral trade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"3038\">Market analysts suggest that progress in these talks could reduce volatility and improve sentiment for risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3080\">XRP price faces resistance at $2.20<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3410\">XRP continues to trade within a tight range between its 200-day exponential moving average at $1.99 and a dual resistance level formed by the 50-day and 100-day EMAs around $2.20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3410\">A long-term descending trendline dating back to January adds further pressure on bullish traders attempting to break past the upper resistance zone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3767\">The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has <a href=\"https:\/\/in.tradingview.com\/symbols\/XRPUSD\/technicals\/\">dipped below the neutral 50 level<\/a>, indicating that bearish momentum may be strengthening. This shift in sentiment raises the possibility of losses below $2.10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3767\">Should the $1.99 support break, traders may look to lower levels at $1.80 or even $1.61\u2014the latter being the low recorded on April 7\u2014for signs of a reversal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"4175\">Despite these technical headwinds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-bullish-comeback-in-focus-ahead-of-us-china-trade-talks-202505070615\">whale wallets are quietly increasing their holdings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"4175\">According to Santiment data, addresses holding between 1 million and 10 million XRP now control 9.44% of the total supply, up from 8.24% at the start of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"4175\">This trend could serve as a stabilising force as investors navigate short-term volatility ahead of the Fed\u2019s decision and international trade negotiations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/whales-boost-xrp-exposure-by-1-2-as-fed-decision-and-us-china-talks-loom\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Whale addresses now hold 9.44% of XRP supply, up from 8.24% in January. FedWatch Tool shows expectations for interest rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%. RSI below 50 signals bearish momentum and possible downside pressure. Ripple\u2019s XRP token is holding steady at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3947362361,"featured_media":51996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51995"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3947362361"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51995"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51995\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}