In a bold move, large XRP holders have swiftly purchased 250 million XRP within just 48 hours. This surge in activity comes as price levels and market currents exhibit trends that could hint at a potential shift.

Market analysts and traders are focusing on important indicators such as whale activity, exchange flows, and significant resistance levels.

Whale Activity on the Rise

According to market analyst Ali Martinez, wallets containing between 100 million and 1 billion XRP have amassed 250 million tokens over a short span, which is significant after a period of stagnant activity among major holders. This uptick reflects renewed movements by this influential group often associated with tactical strategies.

“250 million $XRP purchased by whales in 48 hours!” – Ali (@ali_charts) October 1, 2025

During roughly the same time frame, XRP prices ascended from around $2.87 to $2.94. While this change appears minor, similar patterns in buying behavior have historically foreshadowed additional price actions. Whether this trend continues remains a key area of focus for traders.

Exchange Behavior

Data from CryptoQuant highlights a notable increase in XRP reserves on Binance in late September, with reserves rising from 3.1 billion to 3.5 billion XRP in a single day—an unprecedented rise for the year.

From January to August, XRP balances on Binance had largely decreased even while the asset’s price climbed. This recent influx may indicate heightened trading liquidity, internal adjustments by the exchange, or preparations for possible sales. Currently, XRP stands steady near the $3.00 mark.

Long-Term Resistance Levels

XRP trades closely around a vital resistance zone aligned with its previous all-time high. A multi-phase chart shared by CW indicates that the current market phase has historically correlated with substantial upward price movements. Immediate targets above this level include $6.61 and $21.5, based on technical forecasts, with market attention also directed towards potential approvals of an XRP ETF by mid-month.

“The real rally for $XRP is starting. It just needs to break above its ATH line.” – CW

XRP vs Bitcoin

The XRP/BTC chart has exhibited a W-pattern over the last six years, with the 0.000027 BTC level serving as a pivotal resistance. A breakout above this threshold could confirm a reversal, prompting enhanced performance for XRP relative to Bitcoin.

“What if I told you, the real move is still to come… Once it breaks it will trigger a parabolic rally above $3.65 to new highs.” – CRYPTOWZRD (@cryptoWZRD_) October 1, 2025

In a different update, the analyst noted a strong daily closure for XRP but highlighted that any movement against Bitcoin will depend on a decrease in Bitcoin dominance. Current support is marked at $2.75, while surpassing $3.15 could clear the path for prices to reach $3.65 or higher.