XRP Price Plunges 4.61% as Whale Activity and Leverage Reach January High

XRP's price has dropped by 4.61% today to around $1.41, following a wider pullback across crypto markets. The token is now testing support close to its 200-week EMA.

The latest XRP news suggests whale transfers to Binance have jumped to their highest level in four months, with daily inflow spiking to over $240 million around August 19 and 20. This has raised concerns about potential selling pressure.

Derivatives data shows a mixed picture for traders watching the XRP price, with rising leverage on Binance reaching its highest level since January. However, ETF inflows remain strong, with $23.87 million pulled in on August 25, the strongest single-day inflow since May 2026.