XRP is back in the spotlight as significant whale activity and renewed speculation over regulatory developments fuel market optimism.

During the last month, crypto whales took action by acquiring 900 million XRP tokens as reported by crypto analyst Ali Martinez on X.

High-level investors and institutional buyers show strong faith in Ripple’s future success through heavy buying periods. The buying surge from retail traders now makes them expect XRP to break out with new highs shortly.

Ripple’s XRP Sees Surge in Whale Activity

XRP Gains 5% Despite Market Turbulence

The XRP market experienced high price swings during April 2025 due to official regulatory updates. The public reacted to false reports that the SEC leadership might change amid Ripple’s legal dispute. The market hype around an XRP ETF collapsed when the SEC delayed its approval process once more.

XRP effectively increased its value by 5% during April while many digital assets declined. During this period, XRP possessed 4.398% market share, placing it fourth among all global cryptocurrencies: after Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).

In the first days of May, investors seek to know if XRP will keep increasing in value. Market experts see hope because whales are holding onto their XRP positions while the XRPL projects advance and an ETF announcement remains possible.

XRP holds its ground above $2.20 as technical analysis points to this level as part of its base support range. If this support level holds, XRP will work to break through $2.50 and charts predict an end-of-month target at $3. Market analysts see XRP price rising 35% in May as long as market conditions and legal rules stay favorable.

Ripple’s XRP Sees Surge in Whale Activity

Everyone following the market expects the final ruling of SEC vs. Ripple as a major turning point for XRP’s future. A positive agreement between Ripple and the SEC, or a management change at SEC, could create business growth opportunities for XRP investors.

The market anticipates positive developments because of large XRP holders who push the price up but wants clear signs the token can increase further.