XRP whale activity surges to six-month high with 1.6 billion tokens moved to Binance in 30 days; price drops 8% after Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act.
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Large XRP holders have moved 1.6 billion tokens to Binance over the past 30 days, reaching whale inflow levels unseen in six months. The surge in transfers by major holders represents a notable shift in their behavior on the exchange, though analysts cautioned that such movements need not presage immediate liquidation—whales may instead be adjusting positions or managing reserves.
XRP's price fell 8% following the US Senate's decision not to advance the CLARITY Act. The decline left the asset vulnerable in the near term, though observers identified potential support levels and noted that longer-term participants could find openings amid the turbulence.
The timing and scale of whale activity remain under scrutiny, as participants attempt to determine whether the concentration of transfers reflects positioning ahead of policy headwinds or routine portfolio management.