XRP Price Surges Linked to Whale vs Retail Behavior

[lingriiddd]

Santiment’s latest study uncovers a hidden dynamic driving XRP’s price swings. By mapping the behavior of whales (large holders) and micro wallets, researchers found that when whales quietly accumulate while smaller retail wallets sell, XRP often experiences short bursts of upward momentum.

Despite XRP underperforming in the latter half of 2025, retail FOMO kept micro wallets buying, while strategic whale accumulation caused unexpected price surges. This insight underscores the outsized influence large holders have on crypto markets—and why tracking both whale and micro wallet activity is crucial for traders seeking alpha.

[EmTeam]

Whales move, market follows — XRP always dances to the same rhythm.

[alex10]

Interesting to see retail lag behind. Smart accumulation phase maybe?