XRP slides to 10-day low amid weakening whale interest and ETF demand
Ripple's XRP token has fallen to its lowest point in ten days as large investor demand and exchange-traded fund inflows lose momentum.

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According to CryptoPotato, XRP has declined to a ten-day low as two significant sources of buying pressure—whale accumulation and ETF fund flows—appear to be fading. The pullback marks a shift in market dynamics for the token, which had benefited from concentrated buying activity and institutional interest through structured products in recent weeks.
Technical barrier lies ahead for recovery
Market observers are watching a specific price level as crucial for any sustained rebound. One analyst cited by CryptoPotato identified the 50-day moving average around $1.60 as the technical barrier that XRP must reclaim to "restart its rally." Moving averages serve as widely-watched reference points in technical analysis, often acting as support or resistance zones where price action can pivot.
The current pullback suggests that momentum from earlier gains has dissipated. Without a meaningful bounce back toward this technical level, XRP may face difficulty resuming upward movement.
Whale and ETF demand slowdown
Large holders and institutional investors have historically influenced XRP's price movements during bull runs. The fading of whale demand indicates that major accumulation at current levels may have slowed. Simultaneously, reduced inflows into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds suggest that passive and institutional capital entering the space has also decelerated.
This dual slowdown in demand sources—both from sophisticated large traders and from broader institutional adoption channels—may explain the recent weakness. Typically, when both layers of support diminish, retail traders face less backstopping for price floors.
What traders are watching
Market participants will be monitoring whether XRP can stabilize near current levels or if selling pressure accelerates further. The identified moving average level serves as a potential inflection point; a recovery to that zone could signal a return of buyer interest, while failure to reach it might invite additional selling.
For the full analysis and additional technical perspectives on XRP's price action, read the original report at CryptoPotato.
*Source: [CryptoPotato](https://cryptopotato.com/xrp-price-drops-to-10-day-low-as-whale-demand-and-etf-flows-fade/). Summary by Quantority.*
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