{"id":269103,"date":"2025-07-17T10:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/269103\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:47:11","slug":"whale-sends-73m-xrp-to-coinbase-is-a-sell-off-coming-up-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/269103\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale sends $73M XRP to Coinbase &#8211; Is a sell-off coming up soon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Takeaways<\/p>\n<p>Whale transfers and persistent spot outflows hinted at potential near-term sell pressure. In fact, long dominance and overbought RSI could lead to a pullback or consolidation on the charts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/predictions\/ripple-price-prediction\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XRP<\/a> saw a major transaction on 16 July as 25.5 million tokens, worth $73.6 million, were moved from an unknown wallet to Coinbase.\u00a0This coincided with a daily net outflow of $9.69 million from spot markets, extending XRP\u2019s persistent trend of exchange outflows.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The scale of such activity could allude to either investor fear or profit-taking by large holders. Historically, similar whale transfers to exchanges have preceded short-term price dips.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the move raises concerns about whether additional sell-offs could materialize as XRP approaches a key resistance zone on the charts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Is XRP becoming overvalued as its NVT ratio spikes by nearly 40%?<\/p>\n<p>The Network Value to Transactions (NVT) ratio surged by 39.47% in 24 hours, hitting 127.95 \u2013 A level hinting at potential overvaluation.\u00a0This metric compares market cap to transaction volume and is often viewed as a valuation gauge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When it spikes rapidly, it may imply that network usage is lagging behind price action. Therefore, the recent jump in NVT could signal speculative trading activity, rather than organic utility growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Investors may need to monitor this trend closely. Especially as historically high NVT values often precede corrections or periods of consolidation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XRP-Ledger-NVT-Ratio-12.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-511728\" class=\"wp-image-511728 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XRP-Ledger-NVT-Ratio-12.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-511728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoquant.com\/asset\/xrp\/chart\/network-indicator\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Source: CryptoQuant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are traders becoming overly optimistic as longs dominate on Binance?<\/p>\n<p>Data from Binance revealed that 80.86% of XRP traders seemed to be positioned in longs, resulting in a long\/short ratio of 4.22. Such a sharp imbalance highlighted heightened bullish conviction among retail and possibly, institutional traders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, this optimism may also carry risk, especially if the price momentum stalls. Overcrowded long trades can lead to sharp liquidations, amplifying downside pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While bullish dominance often fuels rallies, such positioning also reflects a market that may be over-leveraged, requiring cautious optimism in the face of rising volatility.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-142812.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-511729\" class=\"wp-image-511729 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2073\" height=\"512\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-142812.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-511729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinglass.com\/currencies\/XRP\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Source: Coinglass<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Has XRP\u2019s funding rate reached an unsustainable level?<\/p>\n<p>The OI-weighted funding rate jumped to +0.0186% \u2013 The highest level recorded in months. Such a sharp uptick indicated that long traders have been paying increasingly high premiums to maintain their positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Such funding spikes are often seen when sentiment becomes overly bullish. While this reinforces market conviction, it also raises the probability of abrupt corrections should the bullish momentum fade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hence, <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/predictions\/ripple-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">XRP<\/a> may face a critical test soon \u2013 Either sustain its upward thrust or risk a swift retracement driven by cascading liquidations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-142904.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-511730\" class=\"wp-image-511730 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2073\" height=\"498\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-16-142904.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-511730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinglass.com\/currencies\/XRP\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Source: Coinglass<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Can XRP break past $3.03 or will overbought conditions force a pullback?<\/p>\n<p>XRP was trading at $2.95, at the time of writing, approaching the $3.03 resistance level that previously triggered sharp rejections.\u00a0However, the RSI reading had already crossed into overbought territory at 80.67, raising the risk of exhaustion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If momentum fails to strengthen, XRP could retrace to test the support zones around $2.71 or $2.58.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, a strong push above $3.03 could open the path towards higher highs. The outcome will likely depend on volume support and broader market sentiment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XRPUSDT_2025-07-16_14-31-23.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-511727\" class=\"wp-image-511727 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2114\" height=\"1057\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XRPUSDT_2025-07-16_14-31-23.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-511727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TradingView<\/p>\n<p>Conclusively, XRP\u2019s bullish momentum has been strong, supported by high long positions and rising funding rates. However, the sharp spike in NVT and overbought RSI hinted at a potential correction in the short term.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The $3.03 resistance level stands as a critical hurdle. If buying pressure persists, XRP may break higher, but over-leveraged conditions mean caution may be warranted.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Traders should watch for confirmation before positioning. Especially as both breakout and pullback scenarios remain on the table.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext: <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/aptos-bulls-push-even-as-sellers-dominate-can-apts-breakout-hold\/\" rel=\"prev noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\">Aptos bulls push even as sellers dominate: Can APT\u2019s breakout hold?<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key Takeaways Whale transfers and persistent spot outflows hinted at potential near-term sell pressure. 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