Ripple's XRP token surged 6.6% on September 25 to reach $1.55, rapidly recovering after slumping below the key $1.50 support level following a rejection at $1.65 the previous day.
While Bitcoin rose 1.6% and Ethereum gained under 2.5%, XRP outperformed the broader market following strong institutional inflows and a wave of liquidations in derivatives markets.
ETF Inflows and Whale Buying Fuel Recovery
The price rebound coincides with renewed momentum for spot XRP exchange-traded funds. Following a flat start with $0.00 in reportable data on Monday, the funds attracted $20.02 million on Tuesday, $18.04 million on Wednesday, and $14.89 million on Thursday. These additions pushed cumulative net inflows for spot XRP ETFs to a record high of over $1.76 billion.
In addition to fund inflows, large investors have actively accumulated tokens. Crypto whales purchased more than 1.5 billion XRP over a 96-hour period last week, expanding on previous accumulation trends where XRP whales accumulated $724M in tokens.
Short Liquidations and Technical Targets
Derivatives market data indicates that leverage dynamics helped drive the sudden upward movement. Commentary from crypto analyst Xaif Crypto showed that the XRP/USD pair experienced a surge in short liquidations exceeding 45% on the 4-hour chart, which was immediately followed by a +16.11% swing in long positions.
Market commentator Bird noted that XRP completed a leveraged long flush and backtest, setting an optimistic price target of $1.80 by the end of the week.
Key Takeaways
- 24-Hour Surge: XRP rebounded 6.6% to $1.55 after falling below $1.50.
- Record ETF Inflows: Spot XRP ETFs brought in $52.95 million over three days, bringing total cumulative net inflows to over $1.76 billion.
- Whale Accumulation: Large wallets acquired 1.5 billion XRP in 96 hours, while a 45% short liquidation spike accelerated price gains.
Why It Matters
This rapid price bounce highlights strong demand for XRP at the $1.50 support level, backed by sustained institutional inflows via spot ETFs. The combination of heavy whale accumulation and consistent daily ETF demand provides structural market support against broader volatility. If buyers maintain current momentum and hold above $1.50, XRP could position itself for a retest of its recent $1.65 high.
