Key Highlights
  • XRP dropped to $1.96 during the market correction on December 20 but has since rebounded to $2.30, following the broader crypto market recovery after the Fed meeting.
  • Whales accumulated 80 million XRP tokens worth approximately $184 million during the recent dip, demonstrating strong confidence in the asset's long-term potential.
  • XRP faced rejection at the $2.72 resistance level within a descending triangle pattern before finding support at $1.96 and bouncing back.
  • Technical indicators including MACD are signaling a potential rebound, with XRP targeting the next resistance level at $2.60 if current momentum continues.

Date: Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 03:52 AM GMT

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a significant recovery after a sharp correction triggered by the Federal Reserve meeting on December 17. Bitcoin (BTC), which plunged to $92,000, has now rebounded to above $97,000. XRP, one of the top-performing altcoins, also experienced a dip but quickly bounced back, offering a relief to investors.

On December 20, XRP dropped to a low of $1.96 during the broader market sell-off. However, it managed to recover quickly and is currently trading at $2.30. This rebound has been largely attributed to strategic buying by whales, who took advantage of the dip.

XRP Price 21 Dec
Source: Coinmarketcap

Whales Step In

While retail investors were offloading their holdings, large investors, or “whales,” seized the opportunity to accumulate XRP at lower prices. Crypto analyst @ali_charts reported that whales acquired 80 million XRP tokens during the correction, worth approximately $184 million at the current price of $2.30.

XRP Whales Data 21 Dec
Source: @ali_charts (X)

This activity indicates strong confidence in XRP’s long-term potential.

What’s Next for XRP?

XRP’s recent drop followed a rejection at the $2.72 resistance level—the upper boundary of a descending triangle pattern. This pullback pushed the price down to its lower support at $1.96. However, with the support of whale buyers, XRP has bounced back and is now trading at $2.30.

XRP Chart Analysis

The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is flashing a rebound signal, indicating that XRP may be gearing up for an upward move. If the current momentum sustains, XRP could target its next resistance at $2.60, aligning with the upper trendline of its descending triangle pattern.

Final Thoughts

The recent whale accumulation and technical indicators point toward a possible recovery for XRP. However, market conditions remain unpredictable and traders should keep an eye on key levels like $1.96 support and $2.60 resistance.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.


Nilesh Hembade
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Nilesh Hembade
Nilesh Hembade is the Founder and Author of Coinsprobe, with 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Since launching the platform in 2023, he delivers daily, research-driven insights through market analysis, on-chain data, and technical research. His work has been featured on Binance, Bitget, and CoinMarketCap. He is also certified through Binance Academy (NFT Certificate).
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