XRP at Crossroads: Whale Moves, Price Surges, and Legal Clarity Unfold

XRP Price Peaks: Is a Major Crash Looming?

According to Cointelegraph: Bitcoin & Krypto-Nachrichten, XRP has recently surged above $3, with 93.92% of its circulating supply now in profit, as per Glassnode data. This marks a more than 500% increase in the last nine months, rising from under $0.40 to $3.11, resulting in widespread gains for investors.

Historically, such high profitability levels have signaled market tops for XRP. In early 2018, when over 90% of investors were in profit and XRP hit a temporary high of $3.30, the price subsequently crashed by 95%. Similarly, in April 2021, after reaching a high of $1.95 and over 90% profitability, XRP fell by 85%. The Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator currently places XRP in the "Belief-Denial" zone, a phase typically seen at market peaks, as was the case in late 2017 and April 2021.

Currently, XRP is moving sideways within a descending triangle, with horizontal support at $3.05. A drop below this level could open the door for a decline to $2.39 by September, representing a 23.5% decrease. However, if bulls break the resistance, a rally toward $6 is possible.

Metric	Value
Current XRP Price	$3.11
Percentage of Supply in Profit	93.92%
Potential Downside Target	$2.39 (-23.5%)
Potential Upside Target	$6.00

High investor profitability often precedes significant corrections.
Descending triangle pattern suggests bearish risk unless resistance is broken.

Summary: XRP is at a critical juncture, with historical patterns and technical indicators pointing to increased risk of a correction unless bullish momentum prevails. (Source: Cointelegraph: Bitcoin & Krypto-Nachrichten)

XRP Mining Contracts: Up to $9,700 Daily Profit with DOT Miners

Wallstreet Online reports that DOT Miners has launched XRP cloud mining contracts, allowing users to earn up to $9,700 per day by simply holding XRP and activating computing power. The platform offers daily automatic payouts, with no need for additional hardware or manual intervention.

DOT Miners provides several contract options, ranging from a $100 investment for two days (yielding $107) to a $150,000 investment over 47 days (yielding $291,000). The platform is registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), uses 100% renewable energy, and offers bank-level security through SSL encryption and cold wallet storage. Users can also benefit from a referral program with bonuses up to $77,777.

Contract	Investment	Duration	Total Return
Novice Miner	$100	2 days	$107
Starter Miner	$550	7 days	$596.97
Pro Miner	$3,100	20 days	$3,955.60
Pro Miner	$5,100	35 days	$7,723.95
Prime Miner	$10,000	43 days	$16,708
Prime Miner	$30,000	45 days	$54,165
Quantum Miner	$150,000	47 days	$291,000

FCA-registered and operated.
100% renewable energy usage.
Daily automatic payouts and capital return after contract expiry.
Referral bonuses up to $77,777.

Summary: DOT Miners offers a range of XRP mining contracts with high daily returns, regulatory compliance, and strong security features. (Source: Wallstreet Online)

Top-3 Price Forecast: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – Weak Momentum and Downside Risks

Mitrade highlights that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are showing weak momentum, increasing the risk of deeper pullbacks. Bitcoin is approaching a key support at $116,000, with a break below potentially extending losses to $111,980. The daily RSI has dropped below 50, and the MACD has issued a bearish crossover.

Ethereum failed to close above the resistance at $4,488 and is trading around $4,364. A continued pullback could see ETH fall to the next key support at $3,946. The RSI stands at 62, trending downward, and the MACD is close to a bearish crossover.

XRP was rejected at $3.40 and has dropped nearly 6% to $2.99, testing key support. A daily close below $2.99 could extend the decline to $2.72. Both RSI and MACD indicators support a bearish outlook for XRP.

Asset	Key Support	Current Price	Potential Downside
Bitcoin	$116,000	$117,300	$111,980
Ethereum	$4,488	$4,364	$3,946
XRP	$2.99	$2.99	$2.72

All three assets face technical resistance and bearish momentum signals.
Key support levels are being tested, with further downside possible if broken.

Summary: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are at risk of further declines as technical indicators point to weakening momentum. (Source: Mitrade)

XRP Whales Accumulate $3.8 Billion Despite Market Cap Drop

CryptoDnes.bg reports that large XRP holders ("whales") have continued to accumulate tokens despite a sharp drop in market capitalization. On August 15, whales purchased nearly 120 million XRP, coinciding with a $10 billion loss in XRP's market value within 24 hours. Over the past week, XRP lost almost $15 billion from its August 8 peak, with spot prices falling nearly 8% to $3.08.

Trading activity has also slowed, with daily volume dropping 36% to $7.55 billion. Despite this, XRP's fully diluted valuation remains high at $308.31 billion. Between August 12 and 14, whales acquired 320 million XRP, and another 120 million on August 15, totaling 440 million XRP worth $3.8 billion in less than a week.

Period	XRP Accumulated	Value
Aug 12-14	320 million	--
Aug 15	120 million	--
Total (week)	440 million	$3.8 billion

Whale accumulation often precedes mid-term recoveries.
Spot market liquidity is decreasing as whales absorb supply.

Summary: Despite a sharp drop in market cap and trading volume, XRP whales have accumulated $3.8 billion worth of tokens, potentially setting the stage for a market turnaround. (Source: CryptoDnes.bg)

XRP: Legal Decision Nears as Whales Swoop In

Börse Express details that the long-standing legal battle between Ripple and the US SEC is nearing its conclusion. Both parties have requested the withdrawal of their appeals, leaving only the formal confirmation by the appeals court. Judge Analisa Torres' ruling remains: certain institutional XRP sales are classified as securities transactions, but the token itself is not considered a security in secondary trading, providing much-needed legal clarity.

On-chain data shows that large investors have taken advantage of recent market weakness to make significant purchases. On August 15 alone, whales bought nearly 120 million XRP during a broad sell-off. In the past week, approximately 440 million XRP, worth about $3.8 billion, were acquired by major investors, helping to buffer the selling pressure from retail holders.

Legal clarity boosts market confidence.
Whale accumulation signals growing institutional trust in XRP's future.

Summary: As the Ripple-SEC case nears its end, whales are aggressively accumulating XRP, indicating strong confidence in the token's future despite ongoing market volatility. (Source: Börse Express)

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