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XRP whale withdraws 231M from Binance as price pulls back from $1.50
Ripple's 53% weekly rally reversed into a 7% decline this week, coinciding with a six-month high in whale outflows from major exchanges and raising questions about market direction.
XRP surged 53% during the previous week, closing at $1.50, but has pulled back 7% this week to near $1.40. The retreat marks the token's isolated weakness compared to other major cryptoassets—Solana, for instance, recorded gains exceeding 6% in the same period—suggesting the decline reflects asset-specific dynamics rather than a broader market downturn.
The pullback has coincided with notable whale activity. According to CryptoQuant data, whales withdrew 231 million XRP from Binance in a single transaction, marking the largest outflow in six months. This development has split market participants on its implications. Some interpret the large withdrawal as evidence of accumulation by sophisticated investors purchasing a discounted asset following the rapid price appreciation. Others view it as a potential manipulation attempt by whales capitalizing on the fear generated by the rejection at $1.50.
The discrepancy between whale behaviour and price action creates ambiguity about XRP's next move. History suggests that strong accumulation following a sharp rise often precedes bullish periods as buyers position ahead of renewed momentum. However, continued weakness in price despite the whale activity cannot rule out manipulation, leaving investors uncertain whether XRP will break higher or consolidate further.
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