Institutions Capitalize on the Correction: $2 Billion Injected
The crypto market has trembled in recent days with a spectacular drop in XRP, erasing part of the gains from late 2025. Yet this is precisely the moment institutional players have chosen to enter the scene with rare aggression. According to the latest data, eight major corporations have committed nearly $2 billion into XRP reserves during this downturn.
Among these massive moves, Evernorth Holdings leads the charge with a colossal $1 billion commitment, followed by Trident Digital Tech ($500 million) and Webus International ($300 million). Unlike retail investors who capitulated in panic, these entities see this correction as a strategic long-term accumulation opportunity, betting on the token’s real utility rather than short-term speculation.
Meanwhile, regulated investment products are not lagging behind. Despite the volatility, XRP ETFs, notably the Grayscale XRP Trust (GXRP) and Bitwise’s fund, continue to record inflows. This institutional resilience, even as the price tested critical support levels, confirms that the investment thesis around Ripple has become considerably institutionalized since the partial settlement with the SEC in August 2025. Note that GXRP recorded $1.2M in outflows on the last day of the week. Caution will therefore be needed this week.
On-Chain: Whales and Network Activity Explode
While institutions lock up supply, on-chain data reveals similar frenzy from crypto whales. According to CryptoQuant analysis, as soon as XRP touched the $1.20 zone, wallets holding large volumes reversed course to switch into aggressive buying mode. This classic “buy the dip” behavior helped absorb selling pressure from smaller holders.
Even more impressive is the renewed activity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Glassnode data indicates a staggering 51.5% increase in new addresses created in just 48 hours. Such divergence between a falling price (bearish) and rising network activity (bullish) is often a leading indicator of a major trend reversal or imminent breakout.
This adoption spike suggests that interest in XRP now extends beyond mere speculation. Network usage for cross-border settlements and growing integration into corporate payment systems creates a fundamental price floor. Whales appear to be betting that the current level is the bottom before the next bullish leg.
Can XRP Target $3 and Smash Its ATH?
The current setup presents all the ingredients for a potential bull run. With supply becoming scarce on exchanges (absorbed by ETFs and corporate reserves) and demand picking up again, price pressure could become explosive. If XRP manages to break the 16h order block at $1.65, this would be a major bullish signal for XRP. A sign that sellers have lost control.
But as long as the price remains below this level, XRP still risks plunging below $1. However, recent days have proven that every drop toward these levels gets bought up ferociously.
Moreover, the market remains dependent on global macroeconomic conditions at the start of 2026. Traders will need to closely monitor volumes in the coming days: a solid weekly close above key levels would confirm that the correction is over, or at least weakening.
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