Short-Term XRP Holders Are Cutting Losses. Here’s What Happened

Recent XRP holder data highlights a notable shift in short-term investor behavior. The chart shows a rise in selling activity among holders who have held XRP for 1-3 months. These investors are now reducing their positions as the token struggles to maintain its recent price level.

Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto (@Steph_iscrypto) commented on this trend, noting that short-term holders are actively moving out. This activity is shown in the orange area on the chart, representing 1m–3m holders.

On February 9, 2026, this cohort accounted for 9.485% of the supply while XRP traded at $1.44. The data indicates that many investors who recently entered the market are now opting to liquidate their holdings.

Short-Term Token Holder Behavior

The chart offers a clear picture of XRP’s investor composition. Long-term holders who have held their positions for over a year maintain a steady proportion of the supply. In contrast, short-term holders saw a peak in mid-January before crashing in early February.

The chart shows that selling began in late January after weeks of accumulation. XRP’s recovery in early January contributed to this rapid rise in accumulation. However, this surge was short-lived. The retracement that followed likely scared away weak investors.

The rapid sell-off came shortly before a market-wide downturn that sent XRP to $1.13. This price was XRP’s lowest since late 2024, and accelerated the sell-off. The current selling among 1-3-month holders does not indicate a long-term trend.

Instead, it highlights temporary liquidation in response to these losses. XRP’s price movements and data presented suggest that the market is adjusting as traders manage short-term exposure.

Potential for Short-Term Regret

Investors who are exiting now may miss opportunities. XRP has shown recovery patterns following similar short-term declines. Those who sell during these temporary drops could find themselves outside the market when the next upward cycle begins. Historical trends indicate that short-term holders who cut positions during minor corrections often miss subsequent gains.

Steph’s observation provides a lens for understanding the current market situation. The reduction in 1-3-month holders is a reaction to recent price struggles, yet the overall structure of the holder distribution shows stability among longer-term investors. This suggests that XRP may be preparing for renewed momentum as temporary selling subsides.

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