As the markets continue to endure ups and downs in the same tight range between $62K to $69K, major-cap altcoins are bracing for volatility. According to the market observer Darkfost, this mounting sell pressure is evident on Binance’s exchange balances.
XRP’s Sell Wall Builds Up Amid Global Conflicts
After months of XRP reserve reduction, the scarcity card isn’t on the table for now – a whopping 472 million XRP coins had entered the exchange in 7 days. That accounts for $652 million, a massive inflow unseen in months as the U.S. military operation in Iran rattles the markets.
These massive inflows serve the perfect conditions for “a sudden wave of selling pressure capable of impacting price action in the short term”, notes the analyst. Notably, it could lead to a larger distribution dynamic or simple short-term panic due to the geopolitical shenanigans.
Pivotal XRP Price Levels To Watch This Week
As for now, XRP coin’s price jumped 2% towards $1.40 minutes prior to Donald Trump’s announcement on social media, promising a “big wave ahead”. While XRP is significantly exposed to geopolitical turbulence due to simultaneously working on the Clarity Act, the aggressive sell orders are felt just as much for bellwether asset Bitcoin (BTC).
According to CryptoQuant, last weekend saw a $1.8 billion in sell orders put on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Derivatives roughly one hour since the United States & Israel’s military launched the first missiles on Iran, capturing the country’s regime leader.
In spite of the sudden turbulence, most of the crypto market continued to trade at equilibrium levels, showing more resilience than stocks.
In the near time, XRP’s price could embark on a bullish reversal if it sustains above $1.50, a key range known as the top-tier Bollinger Band (BOLL).
The current level of around $1.40 serves as the mid-point, with strong support all the way down to $1.31. If that major demand doesn’t hold, XRP’s short-sellers could try pushing the OG altcoin down to $1 if whales stay in the sidelines.
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Over 472 million XRP (about $652 million) moved to Binance in the past week. That’s usually a sign that large holders might be preparing to sell, which adds selling pressure and makes the price more likely to drop suddenly.
The US–Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s missile retaliation created uncertainty across the whole crypto market. XRP is stuck in a narrow range where neither buyers nor sellers are clearly winning, so even small news can cause big price jumps or drops.
March has historically been one of XRP’s better months, with an average gain of around 18% over the last 12 years. But right now the short-term risks from liquidations and news are high, so the good seasonal history doesn’t guarantee anything this week.
