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Ripple (XRP) Price Faces Headwinds as Holders Cash Out

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In Brief

  • XRP has dropped to $0.56, down almost 10% in a week, as holders sell for profit.
  • MVRV ratio of 48% signals overvaluation, leading to increased sell-offs as traders seek profits.
  • The declining buying pressure may push XRP to $0.52 unless new demand surfaces.
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The XRP price faces notable downward pressure as more investors choose to cash out their profits. Currently trading at $0.56, the token has dropped nearly 10% over the past week.

The profitability of recent daily transactions has prompted many XRP holders to sell, contributing to the ongoing decline.

Ripple Traders Lock in Their Gains

Readings from XRP’s market value to realized value (MVRV) ratio show that the altcoin is currently overvalued. As of this writing, the token’s MVRV ratio is 48%. 

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XRP MVRV Ratio. Source: Santiment

The MVRV ratio measures the difference between an asset’s current market price and the average acquisition cost of its circulating supply. A value above one indicates the asset trades higher than its average purchase price, often leading holders to sell for profit when it’s deemed overvalued.

With XRP’s MVRV ratio at 48%, a large portion of holders are in profit, driving the current wave of token distribution.

Additionally, since the start of the month, XRP’s Network Realized Profit/Loss (NPL) metric has consistently shown positive values, confirming that most XRP traders are selling their holdings at a profit.

Read more: How To Buy XRP and Everything You Need To Know

XRP Network Realized Profit/Loss
XRP Network Realized Profit/Loss. Source: Santiment

The Network Realized Profit/Loss (NPL) metric tracks the overall profit or loss realized by traders or holders within a specific time frame. Positive NPL values indicate that, on average, traders are closing their positions with gains, while negative values suggest losses.

It’s well-known that a spike in profit-taking activity creates downward pressure on an asset’s price. When sell orders surge without a matching increase in buy orders, a supply-demand imbalance occurs, leading to a price decline.

XRP Price Prediction: Liquidity Exit Equals Falling Prices

The liquidity exit from the XRP market is reflected in its negative Chaikin Money Flow (CMF). As of this writing, the indicator rests below the zero line and has been so positioned since August 11. 

An asset’s CMF measures how money flows into and out of its market. A negative CMF is a sign of market weakness. When accompanied by a price fall, it signals a potential extension of the decline. 

Read more: Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction 2024/2025/2030 

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XRP Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

If XRP does not see a notable spike in new demand to counter the surging selloffs, its price may drop to $0.52. However, it may reclaim the $0.60 price level and exchange hands above it if this happens.

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Abiodun Oladokun
Abiodun Oladokun is a technical and on-chain analyst at BeInCrypto, where he specializes in market reports on cryptocurrencies from diverse sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), Layer 2s, and meme coins. Previously, he conducted market analysis and technical assessments of various altcoins at AMBCrypto, utilizing on-chain analytics platforms like Messari, Santiment...
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