{"id":57311,"date":"2025-08-07T17:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-on-the-edge-whale-dump-sparks-free-fall-fears-as-sec-ruling-looms\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:28:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:28:45","slug":"xrp-on-the-edge-whale-dump-sparks-free-fall-fears-as-sec-ruling-looms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-on-the-edge-whale-dump-sparks-free-fall-fears-as-sec-ruling-looms\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP on the edge: whale dump sparks free-fall fears as SEC ruling looms"},"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\/02\/07_XRP-21-smartcrop-750x375-1-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/02\/07_XRP-21-smartcrop-750x375-1-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/02\/07_XRP-21-smartcrop-750x375-1-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/02\/07_XRP-21-smartcrop-750x375-1-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Whales have dumped $1.9B in XRP, sparking fears of a 30% price crash.<\/li>\n<li>SEC ruling and ETF news could trigger a major price reversal.<\/li>\n<li>XRP must hold $2.65 or risk falling toward $2 support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>XRP price is down 15.7% from its recently set all-time high, slipping from $3.65 to around $3.07, as heavy whale sell-offs and looming regulatory developments send ripples through the market.<\/p>\n<p>Despite holding above $3, the broader sentiment remains fragile, with analysts warning of a potential 30% drop if support levels give way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-banner  container  pt-1  px-0  mb-6\" data-partner=\"bitcoinpenguin\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinpenguins.io\/en?utm_source=coinjournal&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"p-0  m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/themes\/c1-base\/dist\/img\/ad\/bitcoinpenguin\/en.png\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>As investors await a critical US SEC decision that could redefine XRP\u2019s regulatory status, large holders are quietly exiting the market in volumes not seen since the last major correction earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of these outflows, combined with weakening momentum indicators and fading volume, has traders on edge.<\/p>\n<h2>Whales offload billions as fear returns<\/h2>\n<p>Over the past month, XRP whales have unloaded more than 640 million tokens, worth approximately $1.91 billion, according to on-chain data analysed by <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoquant.com\/insights\/quicktake\/68938d5386d6ad2493d0e77b-Whale-Flows-Turn-Deeply-Negative-XRP-Faces-Renewed-Distribution-Pressure\">The Enigma Trader on CryptoQuan<\/a>t.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-328259\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/XRP-whale-flow.png\" alt=\"XRP whale flow\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These outflows, most of which occurred while XRP traded between $2.28 and $3.54, have raised serious concerns among market observers.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, this pattern of distribution during price rallies mirrors earlier activity in January and February, when a similar sell-off preceded a sharp correction.<\/p>\n<p>This time, however, there is a broader structural weakness across altcoins, with XRP increasingly showing signs of fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Santiment data also shows $6 billion in XRP was dumped by whales since the July 18 peak.<\/p>\n<p>Even Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen reportedly sold $26 million worth of XRP in July, adding to concerns that insiders and early holders are taking profits ahead of potential downside.<\/p>\n<h2>XRP momentum stalls, support levels under pressure<\/h2>\n<p>While the XRP price recently managed to push above the $3 mark, rising from $2.91 to $3.08 before closing at $3.07 at press time on August 7, technical momentum remains flat.<\/p>\n<p>Buying pressure came largely from Korean exchanges, especially Upbit, which processed over $95 million in XRP trades within one day.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite the short-term surge, the token failed to hold above $3.02, with volume quickly fading.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the $2.98 level serves as immediate support. If this level fails, the next critical floor lies at $2.65.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts warn that a sustained breakdown below this support could trigger a fall to $2.06, a key mean-reversion point aligned with XRP\u2019s 50-week EMA.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to bearish concerns, XRP\u2019s relative strength index (RSI) has been printing lower highs since January, even as the price reached new peaks.<\/p>\n<p>This bearish divergence typically signals weakening momentum and has historically preceded sharp pullbacks.<\/p>\n<h2>SEC decision and ETF hopes bring volatility<\/h2>\n<p>Much of the current uncertainty also stems from the upcoming SEC decision regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/ripples-legal-battle-with-sec-hits-critical-stage-ahead-of-april-16\/\">Ripple\u2019s appeal withdrawal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The agency is expected to deliberate on the matter this week, with a broader ruling likely by mid-August.<\/p>\n<p>If the SEC formally recognises XRP as a non-security under US law, it could eliminate a longstanding regulatory risk.<\/p>\n<p>However, until that ruling is finalised, market participants remain cautious. A favourable outcome could revive bullish momentum, but any delay or ambiguity may intensify current selling pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, international developments offer a glimmer of hope. Japan\u2019s SBI Holdings recently filed for a Bitcoin-XRP ETF, signalling renewed institutional interest.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest corporates are exploring up to $1 billion in XRP allocations for treasury diversification, which could add significant demand if market conditions stabilise.<\/p>\n<h2>Eyes on $3.05 as key XRP price breakout level<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the bearish overhang, derivatives data show traders are positioning for a potential breakout.<\/p>\n<p>According to Coinglass, bullish bets on XRP perpetual contracts currently outnumber shorts nearly 2-to-1, far more aggressive than positioning seen in Bitcoin or Ethereum markets.<\/p>\n<p>Options traders, too, are focused on the $3.20 strike for contracts expiring in late August, suggesting expectations of a rebound if key levels hold.<\/p>\n<p>However, without renewed accumulation from whales \u2014 at least 5 million XRP per day, according to analysts \u2014 the market may continue to struggle.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, the $3.05 level remains the next test. A clean break above it could open a path to $3.14 and $3.25, especially if the SEC decision or ETF momentum breaks in XRP\u2019s favour.<\/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\/xrp-on-the-edge-whale-dump-sparks-free-fall-fears-as-sec-ruling-looms\/\">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 ) Whales have dumped $1.9B in XRP, sparking fears of a 30% price crash. SEC ruling and ETF news could trigger a major price reversal. XRP must hold $2.65 or risk falling toward $2 support. 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