Ripple XRP Faces 55% Sell-off Risk as Whales Continue to Dump Tokens
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 30 2025- Significant Price Resistance: Ripple's cross-border token has faced multiple rejections at key support levels of $2.00 and $1.90, which have now turned into significant resistance levels, potentially leading to a further price drop of over 55%.
- Decline in Network Activity: Analyst Ali Martinez noted that the number of active addresses on Ripple's platform has decreased from 46,000 to under 39,000 in just a few days, which, while somewhat expected due to the holiday season, raises concerns about investor engagement.
- Whale Selling Spree: Whale investors have been on a substantial selling spree for over two months, offloading nearly 1.5 billion XRP tokens following the announcement of the upcoming spot Ripple ETFs in the US, with over 40 million XRP sold recently, indicating a fragile market confidence.
- Hope from ETFs: Despite the selling pressure, since the first Ripple ETF went live on November 13, these financial vehicles have attracted $1.15 billion in net inflows, and if this trend continues, it could provide substantial support for XRP's price movements, alleviating current selling pressures.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
