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XRP Falls 8% Below $3 After Hitting Resistance, High-Volume Selloff Signals Weakness
Momentum indicators remain skewed bearish, though recovering volume profiles suggest some exhaustion in the sell-off.
Updated Aug 1, 2025, 3:22 a.m. Published Aug 1, 2025, 3:20 a.m.
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What to know:
- XRP declined 8% in 24 hours, with the sharpest drop of 2.7% occurring during the midnight trading window on August 1.
- Despite the downtrend, institutional buyers absorbed excess supply, leading to a minor recovery to $2.98.
- Large holders have liquidated $28 million worth of XRP daily, while 310 million tokens have been accumulated during the recent correction.
What to Know
XRP declined 8% over the past 24 hours, falling from a session high of $3.17 to a low of $2.94, as intense sell pressure overwhelmed initial strength. The sharpest drop occurred during the midnight trading window on August 1, when XRP fell 2.7% in a single hour, accompanied by 259.21 million units in volume—nearly 4x its 24-hour average.
Despite the downtrend, accumulation signals surfaced during the recovery phase, as XRP rebounded to $2.98. Volume diminished after the initial volatility, suggesting that institutional buyers stepped in to absorb excess supply near key support zones.
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News Background
Whale activity surrounding XRP continues to deliver mixed signals. On one hand, large holders have liquidated roughly $28 million worth of XRP daily over a trailing 90-day period, according to on-chain data. This trend highlights persistent distribution among institutional and early holders.
At the same time, over 310 million XRP tokens—valued at nearly $1 billion—have been accumulated during the recent correction phase, as exchange balances fell sharply, signaling sustained capital inflow.
Adding to the cross-currents, Maxwell Stein, Director of Digital Assets at BlackRock, confirmed participation at Ripple’s Swell 2025 conference, hinting at growing institutional alignment despite recent price pressure.
Price Action Summary
• High: $3.17 (10:00 UTC, July 31)
• Low: $2.94 (00:00 UTC, August 1)
• 24h Change: -8%
• Hourly Low Point: $3.02 → $2.94 (Midnight drop)
• Volume Surge: 259.21M units during correction vs. 64.89M average
• Closing Price: $2.98 (marginal recovery into session close)
XRP’s closing price near $2.98 represents a minor recovery off session lows, but still signals broader structural weakness. Short-term sentiment remains fragile amid liquidation flows and technical breakdowns below the $3.00 threshold.
Technical Analysis
The $2.94 support zone held firm during multiple intraday tests, reinforced by aggressive dip-buying that allowed prices to reclaim $2.98 by session end. Resistance remains overhead at $3.02–$3.05, with continued rejection likely unless spot inflows pick up.
Momentum indicators remain skewed bearish, though recovering volume profiles suggest some exhaustion in the sell-off.
What Traders Are Watching
• Whether $2.94–$2.95 holds as structural support in the near term
• Signs of renewed whale accumulation or a pause in distribution trends
• BlackRock’s positioning ahead of Ripple Swell 2025 and its implications for future XRP ETF-related narratives
• Reaction at the $3.00–$3.05 resistance band, which previously marked key distribution levels
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