The price of XRP, the native token of Ripple, seems to be teetering on the edge of a short-term decline, according to an analysis of on-chain data by NewsBTC. While bulls might want to hold their horses, the report paints a picture of a market potentially succumbing to selling pressure in the immediate future.
Whales Shedding Weight: A Bearish Signal?
The report raises a red flag with the movement of XRP in large wallets. Investors holding between have been noticeably reducing their holdings. This suggests a potential increase in sell pressure, as these “whales” unload their tokens onto the market. The combined holdings of this group now represent a smaller percentage of the total circulating supply, which could lead to a temporary glut of XRP and a corresponding price drop.OI And Active Addresses: Not Shining A Bullish Light
Further dampening the enthusiasm for XRP is the OI refers to the total value of all open positions in XRP futures contracts. A decrease in OI, as observed recently, signifies a decline in market activity and potentially more sellers closing their positions. This trend aligns with the dwindling number of active addresses on the XRP network. Active addresses represent the unique number of wallets involved in XRP transfers within a specific timeframe. A recent drop in active addresses suggests a decrease in overall market participation, which can often precede a price slump.Volatility: A Double-Edged Sword
A silver lining some might see is the recent spike in Volatility can be a double-edged sword, however. While it can indicate heightened market activity and potentially lead to price surges, the current situation seems to be leaning towards the opposite.Featured image from CoinCodex, chart from TradingView