On February 14, it was reported that since Q4 2025, XRP’s price has continued to weaken, with a total decline of 50%. However, on-chain data shows that some major whales have significantly increased their holdings at low prices, accumulating approximately 3 billion tokens, which has sparked widespread market attention to the “buying the dip” signal.
Data indicates that XRP has fallen from a high of $2.84 in early October 2025 to around $1.41, with the largest drop exceeding 61%. As the price declined, its market capitalization shrank from $170.5 billion to about $86 billion, evaporating over $85 billion, making it the second-largest loss after Bitcoin and Ethereum in the overall crypto market cap contraction.
Meanwhile, despite the price pressure, large on-chain holders have shown a clear contrarian behavior. Addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP have continued to add to their positions since Q4 2025, currently holding about 10.9 billion XRP, approximately 5% of the circulating supply. Compared to the early decline, this group has added about 3.01 billion tokens, indicating strong confidence in the medium to long-term value.
It is noteworthy that this accumulation was not a one-time event. In November 2025, when XRP rapidly dropped from $2.50 to $1.81, these whales significantly increased their holdings from 8.33 billion to 10.82 billion XRP. Although there was no further explosive buying afterward, they continued to maintain a net inflow.
In contrast, medium-sized holders with 100,000 to 1 million XRP have chosen to reduce their holdings. Their positions decreased from 6.55 billion to 6.33 billion XRP, with about 220 million tokens sold off during this period, indicating short-term caution.
Market analysts point out that during sharp corrections, capital often shifts from emotional holdings to long-term accounts. The current on-chain structural changes in XRP may suggest that chips are consolidating among more patient holders. If the overall market stabilizes, this “buying the dip” behavior could become an important factor influencing future trends.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Anthropic AI predicts XRP trend by the end of 2026: Even if it falls below $1.2, a rebound above $2.8 is still possible
Anthropic's Claude predicts that the future XRP price will be influenced by Bitcoin and macroeconomic factors. In the baseline scenario, XRP is expected to rebound to $2.00-$2.80; in a pessimistic scenario, it may fall back to $0.90-$1.20; and in an optimistic scenario, it could rise to $4.50-$6.50. Investors should monitor policy and market changes to assess future trends.
GateNews5h ago
XRP key resistance approaching $1.38: Technical structure brewing a rebound, can it break through $1.50?
XRP's recent trend faces a correction, with a key resistance level at $1.38. If it breaks through this level, a rebound may occur, targeting $1.42 and above. Conversely, if it fails to break through, it may fall back to the $1.30 range. The current market sentiment has improved but support levels should still be monitored.
GateNews6h ago
The Truth About XRP and Ethereum: Blockchain Utility and Token Value Are Not the Same
A common misunderstanding in the crypto space is the idea that a blockchain and its token are automatically the same thing in terms of value. Many investors treat them as interchangeable, assuming that if the underlying network has strong technology or adoption, the token itself must follow
CaptainAltcoin6h ago
XRP's unrealized loss exceeds $50 billion: Nearly 60% of circulating supply is in loss, but whales are increasing their holdings against the trend
The cryptocurrency market is volatile, with XRP prices remaining weak, declining nearly 28% since early 2026. Approximately 60% of circulating XRP is in loss, trading activity has decreased, and market liquidity has thinned. Despite retail investors being under pressure, some major whales are increasing their XRP holdings, indicating structural divergence in the market. In the short term, XRP's trend may continue to exhibit high volatility.
GateNews6h ago
