XRP at a Critical Juncture: Institutional Moves Clash with Retail Sentiment

The digital asset XRP finds itself at a pivotal moment, caught between conflicting market forces and a potential regulatory breakthrough. Historical seasonal trends suggest November could be a period of significant gains, yet current on-chain data reveals a stark division between major institutional players and smaller investors.

A deep dive into blockchain data uncovers a dramatic divergence in investment behavior. Since mid-October, entities classified as “mega whales”—wallets holding between 100 million and one billion XRP—have been aggressively accumulating the token, adding a substantial 1.27 billion XRP to their holdings.

Conversely, this institutional buying pressure is being counterbalanced by distribution from other segments. Both long-term and short-term holders have been Read more...