Analyst: Institutional Buyers Accumulating XRP Amid Retail Sell-Off — ‘Don’t Get Shaken Out’
XRP briefly rose above $2.10 and reached $2.41 before pulling back to about $2.05, prompting visible bearish price action and increased retail selling. An X (Twitter) analyst highlighted on-chain divergences: while retail appeared to capitulate, spot XRP ETFs recorded a one-day net inflow of $4.9 million and total ETF holdings climbed as price fell. Additionally, roughly $22 million worth of XRP left exchanges in 24 hours, and exchange-held balances have fallen below 2 billion XRP from over 4 billion in early 2025. The analyst interprets these flows as institutional accumulation and supply tightening — a “transfer of wealth” where larger players add exposure during retail weakness. Traders are cautioned against panic selling; the on-chain data suggests quiet accumulation that could support future upside once retail selling pressure subsides.
Bullish
The article describes on-chain indicators consistent with institutional accumulation despite short-term price weakness and retail selling. Key bullish signals: spot XRP ETFs saw net inflows ($4.9M in one day) while ETF holdings rose as price fell—indicating buyers adding on dips; ~ $22M left exchanges in 24 hours and exchange-held XRP declined from >4B to <2B since early 2025, pointing to supply tightening. Historically, similar divergence between falling exchange balances and persistent institutional inflows (e.g., prior BTC and ETH accumulation phases) often precedes renewed upward moves once retail capitulation ends. Short-term, price may remain volatile and susceptible to stop hunts and liquidity-driven declines; traders should avoid panic selling and consider accumulation on confirmed support or using scale-in strategies. Long-term, continued off-exchange flows and ETF demand increase likelihood of sustained upward pressure as circulating tradable supply tightens and liquidity becomes concentrated among holders less likely to sell quickly.