XRP just hit an eight-year low in terms of supply available on exchanges. Fewer coins on exchanges usually signal accumulation as price hits new lows.
This long-term accumulation is mainly supported by ETFs, which have now recorded over $1.4B in inflows since launch. That represents almost 0.75% of the total supply in a couple of months.
One metric is not enough, but this holding behavior is better explained when you look at velocity. It is currently near the lower end of its historical range.
Velocity describes how XRP supply circulates on the XRP Ledger. Velocity this low indicates it is barely moving, which has historically been seen during consolidation phases.
If this were a panic or capitulation phase, you would see high velocity due to heavy redistribution of coins.
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As we head into 2026, the XRP price is still holding above its 14-month support at $1.80. Out of everything, this might be the most bullish signal.
XRP Price Prediction: Explosive Price Action Coming?
XRP is closing out the year trading near $1.85 at the time of writing. It saw strong momentum in 2025, breaking above $3.40 before the broader market declined.
On the back of Ripple’s momentum in 2025, the company looks well-positioned for further growth in 2026.
Analysts from banking giant Standard Chartered have predicted XRP could skyrocket more than 300% to over $8 in 2026, driven by demand from spot XRP ETFs and the regulatory clarity the asset now has.
There are three key levels to focus on right now on the XRP chart. To remain in a bullish structure, XRP must continue holding above $1.80 as we move into Q1.
If that level holds, a retest of the $2.00 psychological resistance should be expected. The RSI is around 48, which leaves room for a short-term rally toward $2.20.
Any sustained break below $1.80 would damage the bullish structure, and the $1.60 level becomes the critical support to watch on the downside.
Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Raised 30M: New Milestone
While XRP sits in consolidation mode and exchange supply keeps drying up, Bitcoin Hyper is starting to stand out as one of the more aggressive plays heading into 2026.
As majors like XRP stabilize and ETFs absorb supply, traders often start looking further out on the risk curve for asymmetric upside. That is exactly where Bitcoin Hyper positions itself. It is built around the Bitcoin narrative but designed for higher beta moves, making it attractive during periods when the broader market is coiling rather than trending.
Bitcoin Hyper has already raised over $30M, signaling strong early conviction even as overall market momentum cools. On top of that, its staking rewards sit around 39% APY, which encourages holders to lock in supply instead of flipping short-term moves. That kind of structure tends to matter once risk appetite returns.
As XRP defends its long-term support and waits for the next catalyst, Bitcoin Hyper is doing what early cycle winners often do: building quietly during low-volatility phases before the market shifts gears.
If 2026 delivers the kind of expansion many expect, projects that were accumulated during consolidation periods are usually the first to move.
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