{"id":13396,"date":"2026-01-08T18:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=13396"},"modified":"2026-01-08T18:08:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:08:36","slug":"xrp-price-cools-after-rally-can-2-00-support-hold-as-whale-activity-hits-3-month-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/xrp-price-cools-after-rally-can-2-00-support-hold-as-whale-activity-hits-3-month-high\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP Price Cools After Rally Can $2.00 Support Hold as Whale Activity Hits 3-Month High?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a sharp rally earlier this month, <strong>XRP<\/strong> is taking a breather. Prices have pulled back, volume has cooled, and attention is now squarely on whether buyers can hold the psychologically important <strong>$2.00 support level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, on-chain data shows a surge in large whale transactions adding another layer of intrigue to XRP\u2019s short-term outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">XRP Pulls Back, but the Bigger Picture Stays Positive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing, XRP is trading near <strong>$2.14<\/strong>, down about <strong>5% on the day<\/strong>. Even with the dip, the token remains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Up 17% over the past week<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Up 3.6% over the past month<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last seven days, price has ranged between <strong>$1.83 and $2.39<\/strong>, reflecting rising volatility after weeks of consolidation. Still, XRP remains roughly <strong>41% below its July peak of $3.65<\/strong>, reminding traders that the broader recovery is far from complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volume and Derivatives Activity Cool Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As prices consolidate, participation has clearly slowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spot trading volume dropped <strong>34% to $4.29 billion<\/strong>, suggesting many short-term traders are stepping back after the rally. Derivatives data tells a similar story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong>CoinGlass<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Derivatives volume fell <strong>39% to $7.38 billion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open interest declined <strong>6% to $4.15 billion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When both volume and open interest fall together, it typically signals position closing rather than new bets common behavior after fast upside moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whale Activity Spikes to a Three-Month High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While retail and short-term traders cool off, <strong>whales are getting busier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data shared by <strong>Santiment<\/strong> shows that XRP Ledger transactions worth <strong>$100,000 or more<\/strong> jumped to <strong>2,802 in a single day<\/strong>, the highest level in three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, spikes in whale activity often precede larger price swings either as big holders take profits or reposition for the next move. With roughly <strong>83% of XRP holders currently in profit<\/strong>, the risk of short-term selling remains elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ripple Transfers and Falling Exchange Balances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding to the discussion, <strong>Ripple<\/strong> transferred <strong>300 million XRP<\/strong> (worth around $652 million) on Jan. 5 from a company-linked wallet to an unknown address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move aligns with Ripple\u2019s standard escrow process, where <strong>1 billion XRP is unlocked monthly<\/strong>, with most of it later re-locked though such transfers often draw market attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, exchange balances continue to fall. XRP held on exchanges has dropped by <strong>more than 50% in recent months<\/strong>, now sitting near <strong>1.6 billion tokens<\/strong>. Lower exchange balances can reduce immediate selling pressure and amplify price moves when demand returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">XRP Technical Analysis: Key Levels to Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From a chart perspective, XRP is consolidating after breaking higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key technical observations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The former resistance zone at <strong>$2.10\u2013$2.15<\/strong> is now acting as near-term support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price has reclaimed its short-term moving average near <strong>$1.96<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XRP pushed above the middle Bollinger Band around <strong>$2.05<\/strong>, signaling improving momentum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price is now testing the <strong>upper Bollinger Band near $2.26<\/strong>, which may cap upside without stronger volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The relative strength index (RSI) sits near <strong>59<\/strong>, showing positive momentum but also a zone where rallies often pause in weaker trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Comes Next for XRP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as XRP holds above <strong>$1.96 on a daily close<\/strong>, the structure remains constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bullish scenario:<\/strong> A clean breakout above <strong>$2.26<\/strong> opens the door to <strong>$2.40\u2013$2.50<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bearish scenario:<\/strong> A failure below <strong>$1.96<\/strong> shifts focus back to <strong>$1.85<\/strong>, with deeper downside near <strong>$1.66<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>XRP\u2019s pullback looks more like <strong>consolidation than collapse<\/strong> at least for now. Volume has cooled, but whale activity is heating up, and falling exchange balances suggest supply may be tightening beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The battle around <strong>$2.00 support<\/strong> will likely decide XRP\u2019s next move. Whether whales are positioning for another push higher or quietly distributing into strength should become clearer in the days ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a sharp rally earlier this month, XRP is taking a breather. Prices have pulled back, volume has cooled, and attention is now squarely on whether buyers can hold the psychologically important $2.00 support level. 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