Recently, XRP has shown signs of a potential breakout after a lengthy period of price stability, with investors eyeing a possible rise above $0.60.
Data suggests growing optimism, whales have been active, acquiring over 140 million XRP tokens worth about $84 million in just a week.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that whale activity, tracked by Santiment, often signals upcoming price movements.
In the last week, whales bought over 140 million $XRP, valued at approximately $84 million! pic.twitter.com/s22yK8wlZS
— Ali (@ali_charts) July 23, 2024
The current whale accumulation of XRP aligns with recent price increases, hinting at bullish trends ahead. Such significant purchases by whales can influence market sentiment and attract additional investment.
In contrast, analyst Armando Pantoja has forecasted an even higher target for XRP, suggesting it could reach $8. He noted that since June, investors have gathered approximately 250 million XRP tokens. Pantoja also highlighted resistance levels at $0.70 – $0.75 that could impact further gains.
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