XRP Whale Trading Slows While Retail Activity Narrows Gap
CryptoQuant data shows the activity gap between large and small XRP investors narrowed from 64% on September 30 to 46.7% on October 8 across centralized exchanges. The change points to reduced whale trading rather than outright selling, while XRP has dropped to its lowest price in more than a month. On Binance, the same indicator fell from 68% to 54.9% over the period.
CryptoQuant figures show the spread between large-holder and small-holder XRP activity on centralized exchanges fell from 64% to 46.7% between Sept. 30 and Oct. 8. That 17.3-point move equals roughly a 27% relative contraction.
On Binance, the same measure slipped from 68% to 54.9%, a 13.1-point decline, or about 19.3% in relative terms. The data points to quieter whale participation rather than confirmed selling, while XRP traded at its weakest level in more than a month.
If whale activity remains subdued, retail XRP holders may face thinner liquidity and sharper price swings, potentially affecting individual traders and smaller exchanges. The narrowing gap could also shift sentiment, as retail participants may feel more influential, though it does not guarantee market direction. Broader society may see continued debate over crypto volatility and investor protection.