XRP Whales Hold Biggest Position Since 2018 Ahead of $1.50

XRP Whales Lock in Record Accumulation as Supply Tightens Ahead of $1.50 Test 

XRP is quietly moving into one of its most tightly held accumulation phases in years, as large holders continue to strengthen positions while price presses toward a key psychological level. 

On-chain data from Santiment shows XRP whale wallets, addresses holding at least 10 million XRP, now control about 45.83 billion XRP, valued at roughly $68.5 billion. This cohort alone accounts for around 68.5% of the total supply, the highest level of concentration seen since May 2018. 

On the price action front, XRP has been grinding higher and is currently hovering around $1.42, repeatedly pressing into the $1.50 zone that traders are watching as a potential breakout trigger. 

While retail sentiment remains divided after months of consolidation, large holders appear to be positioning ahead of a broader move rather than chasing it. 

XRP Supply Is Tightening as Whales Quietly Load Up Before the Next Move 

The present level of whale accumulation usually points to conviction from long-term holders rather than short-term speculation. 

When supply becomes increasingly concentrated in large wallets, it often signals early positioning ahead of volatility or strong hands building during prolonged consolidation.

Whale exchange flows reinforce this view. Ongoing XRP outflows from centralized platforms typically indicate accumulation, as coins are moved into private custody. This shift reduces immediate sell pressure and gradually tightens available market liquidity.

This trend adds to a growing sense that large holders may be positioning ahead of the next major move. Instead of distributing into strength, whales appear to be steadily absorbing supply through both spot accumulation and strategic repositioning.

Furthermore, XRP Ledger activity continues to expand, with rising whale wallet creation and broader network participation pointing to deeper on-chain engagement. The combination of increasing activity and declining exchange balances suggests accumulation is not isolated, but part of a wider structural shift in positioning.

With price holding above the $1.40 zone and exchange liquidity gradually thinning, XRP is coiling into a tighter range. The market is now watching closely to see whether this pressure resolves into a clean push toward $1.50, or a sharper expansion if momentum accelerates. For now, large holders aren’t waiting for confirmation. They’re already in position.