{"id":517319,"date":"2026-01-29T20:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=517319"},"modified":"2026-01-29T22:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:44:51","slug":"shockingly-quiet-xrp-whales-are-stacking-up-42-new-millionaire-wallets-as-price-stays-stuck-under-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/shockingly-quiet-xrp-whales-are-stacking-up-42-new-millionaire-wallets-as-price-stays-stuck-under-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Shockingly quiet XRP whales are stacking up 42 new millionaire wallets as price stays stuck under $2"},"content":{"rendered":"

XRP<\/a> has opened 2026 trading in a tight range under $2 as it failed to establish a clear trend in the year\u2019s opening month.<\/p>\n

However, underlying data suggests high-net-worth investors are accumulating the token despite the lack of price momentum.<\/p>\n

Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment revealed that the XRP network has added a net 42 \u201cmillionaire\u201d wallets since the start of 2026. These are defined as addresses holding at least 1 million XRP.<\/p>\n

\"XRP
XRP ‘Millionaire' Wallets (Source: Santiment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This marks the first increase in this specific cohort since September 2025. Notably, the shift has occurred even as XRP's price remained modestly lower<\/a> on the year, suggesting that large holders are using the period of weakness to build positions.<\/p>\n

This behavior significantly alters the market's internal dynamics as accumulation by large holders can serve as a leading indicator of a potential uptrend.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the potential for a price shift increases when these accumulation patterns coincide with thinning sell-side liquidity, creating a scenario in which demand stabilizes just as available supply constricts.<\/p>\n

Whales add exposure while price stays below the 200-day average<\/h2>\n

The accumulation signal arrives in a market that remains technically fragile.<\/p>\n

XRP is trading around $1.80, which is well below its 200-day moving average of $2.54.<\/p>\n

This gap keeps the long-term technical picture tilted toward a corrective range rather than a confirmed uptrend, a status that typically forces momentum traders to remain on the sidelines until a breakout occurs.<\/p>\n

Notably, risk-adjusted performance metrics reflect this cautious environment.<\/p>\n

Cryptoquant data shows a 30-day Sharpe Ratio of approximately 0.034 for XRP. This reading is close to zero, indicating that recent returns have barely compensated investors for the volatility they have endured.<\/p>\n

\"XRP
XRP Sharpe-Based Trend Regime (Source: CryptoQuant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Such conditions are characteristic of consolidating markets where traders receive minimal payment for taking directional risk.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, additional metrics reinforce the view of a market in equilibrium rather than one driven by a fresh impulse.<\/p>\n

A Sharpe Z-Score of around 0.70 suggests that return quality has improved compared to its recent baseline, but the figure remains below the threshold typically associated with clear trend formation.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the 7-day Sharpe Momentum stands at roughly 0.03. This marginally positive figure is consistent with a base-building phase rather than the sharp breakout required to attract new retail volume.<\/p>\n

The tension between these technicals and the on-chain data defines the current market structure. The chart indicates that XRP is capped by long-term resistance, while wallet data suggests large holders are disregarding the technical ceiling to accumulate assets.<\/p>\n

In a range-bound market, rallies are often treated as selling opportunities. However, if the market transitions to a trend phase, pullbacks are viewed as entry points.<\/p>\n

So, XRP is currently testing which of these two regimes will dominate 2026.<\/p>\n

XRP's exchange supply looks thin, but volume is still missing<\/h2>\n

A potential driver of whale accumulation may be the tightening of supply on trading venues.<\/p>\n

Another analysis<\/a> from CryptoQuant showed that the proportion of XRP held on exchanges is currently in a \u201cbottom zone,\u201d<\/a> suggesting\u00a0that selling pressure has stabilized after a period of coins draining from exchanges.<\/p>\n

In this framework, a decline in exchange-held supply can set the stage for sharper upside moves because fewer assets are readily available to be sold into a rally.<\/p>\n

The analysis references prior market behavior, stating that declines in Exchange Supply Share have historically preceded price increases with a lag.<\/p>\n

\"XRP
XRP Exchange Supply Share (Source: CryptoQuant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Specifically, the data points to the period from February to April 2025 as a precedent. Conversely, it notes that rising Exchange Supply Share aligned with distribution and market tops during July to September 2025.<\/p>\n

However, the current setup is complicated by a lack of trading volume.<\/p>\n

The analysis warns that the market has not yet seen the volume expansion necessary to confirm a trend. Without a surge in volume, any potential upside is more likely to manifest as a temporary relief bounce rather than a sustained rally.<\/p>\n

This nuance is critical for positioning in 2026. If whales continue to accumulate while exchange balances remain low, the market risks becoming thin on the offer side.<\/p>\n

Thin markets can accelerate rapidly when demand returns, but they can also fail quickly if they encounter overhead resistance without sufficient follow-through buying.<\/p>\n

XRPL is showing signs of fresh liquidity<\/h2>\n

While supply metrics focus on available liquidity, activity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) provides a signal regarding network utility.<\/p>\n

CryptoQuant data notes that the XRPL began 2026 with a significant surge<\/a> in decentralized exchange (DEX) usage. The 14-day moving average of DEX transaction counts reached approximately 1.014 million, breaking a ceiling that had held since early 2025 and marking a 13-month high.<\/p>\n

\"XRPL
XRPL DEX Transaction Count (Source: CryptoQuant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The use of a moving average in this data point is significant. While daily spikes in crypto activity can be attributed to short-lived incentives or noise, a breakout in a moving average implies sustained participation.<\/p>\n

This suggests a consistent rise in recurring interactions and swaps, potentially indicating that liquidity is remaining sticky within the XRPL ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Notably, investors often wait for narrative confirmation before pricing in sustained activity. However, activity breakouts can provide the evidence needed to support a later narrative re-rating.<\/p>\n

For XRP, a token often driven by speculative positioning and legal headlines, a sustained pickup in on-chain DEX usage offers a fundamental baseline rooted in transaction volume rather than pure speculation.<\/p>\n

What to watch for 2026<\/h2>\n

Looking ahead to potential catalysts for the rest of the year, 21Shares sketched<\/a> out a scenario framework for how a 2026 repricing in XRP could unfold.<\/p>\n

The asset management firm tied outcomes to two variables, including ETF-driven demand and real-world usage across the Ripple ecosystem.<\/a><\/p>\n

On the demand side, the firm pointed to the early footprint of US spot XRP ETFs.<\/a> It noted the products gathered more than $1.3 billion in assets in their first month, alongside a 55-day run of consecutive inflows.<\/p>\n

21Shares also highlighted a potential supply constraint, citing exchange reserves at a seven-year low of about 1.7 billion XRP, a setup it frames as a possible supply-shock mechanism if structural buyers keep adding exposure into a thinner float.<\/p>\n

On the usage side, 21Shares argues the adoption story is increasingly being expressed through stablecoins and on-chain activity.<\/p>\n

It flags RLUSD stablecoin growth,<\/a> citing about 37,000 holders and a market cap that rose from $72 million to about $1.38 billion in under a year. It also noted that the total value locked in XRPL DeFi has surpassed $100 million, alongside protocol upgrades focused on tokenization.<\/p>\n

In the firm\u2019s view, XRP\u2019s longer-term trajectory depends on whether those rails continue to deepen and whether investor demand holds alongside them.<\/p>\n

According to 21shares, this mix has historically mattered for assets that spend long stretches compressing before abrupt repricing phases.<\/p>\n

Based on those assumptions, 21Shares models a 2026 peak price of $2.45 in its base case, $2.69 in its bull case, and $1.60 in its bear case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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