XRP Rally Falters as Holders Book Premature Profits

XRP nearly surged 18.7% intraday before surrendering roughly half that advance and now trades near $1.53 after closing with a 9% gain. Premature profit-taking capped momentum and may shape price direction in the coming sessions. Exchange net position change data shows continued inflows to exchanges—green bars that typically signal selling—suggesting holders are offloading XRP during rallies.

Despite the recent spike, outflows still dominate net flows overall, reflecting an eagerness among investors to lock in gains after weeks of volatility. The MVRV long/short difference points to short-term holders accounting for a larger share of unrealized gains.

Short-term holders tend to sell quickly at the first signs of profit, a behavior that likely helped halt the rally and could keep upward moves under repeated resistance. Immediate support sits near $1.51, with XRP trading slightly above that at $1.53.

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