Cryptocurrency
XRP Faces Downward Pressure Amidst Increased Profit-Taking Activity
Wednesday. January 22 at 2:00 AM
1 min. readXRP has seen a 9% decline from its peak of $3.41 on January 16, due to a rise in profit-taking actions impacting its price. The trend suggests a potential continuation of downward movement in the short run. On-chain data from XRP's Network Realized Profit/Loss (NPL) indicates a surge in profit-taking, with positive values recorded over the past week. This metric reflects XRP holders selling for profit, measuring the difference between the asset's last transaction price and the current market value. A positive NPL signifies more selling for profit than loss, potentially increasing market supply and lowering prices. Additionally, the Exchange Flow Balance for XRP has surged by 105% since January 17, signaling increased token selloffs. This metric tracks asset movements in and out of exchanges, indicating market sentiment shifts. With XRP currently trading at $3.09, continued selloffs could drive its value towards $2.45, barring a reduction in profit-taking by investors.