Whales in the Deep: A Tale of XRP’s Rise and the SEC’s Gaze

In a recent communiqué, Alicharts revealed a subtle shift in the XRP supply, as the enigmatic whales have, over the past fortnight, amassed a considerable portion of the token. One might say they are preparing for a grand feast, though whether it be of profit or despair remains to be seen.

According to Ali, 200 million XRP have been purchased by these shadowy figures, a transaction so vast it could only be orchestrated by those with a penchant for secrecy. The increase in whale supply coincides with a surge in network activity, as if the digital cosmos itself were holding its breath in anticipation.

200 million $XRP have been bought by whales in the last two weeks!

– Ali Charts (@alicharts) March 18, 2026

Santiment, ever the chronicler of digital affairs, noted that the XRP Ledger experienced a five-week surge in activity, a development as unexpected as a snowfall in July. On March 16, XRP saw 46,767 active addresses, the most since Feb. 12-a statistic that would make even the most jaded observer raise an eyebrow.

For the first time in its thirteen-year history, the number of XRP holders surpassed 7.7 million, a milestone as fleeting as a summer breeze. One wonders if this newfound enthusiasm will last longer than the average Moscow winter.

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Amidst this fervor, the social sentiment for XRP has ascended to 89%, a figure that rivals the heights of a well-timed joke. XRP’s social dominance, too, has surged 318% compared to the daily average, a testament to the power of collective delusion.

XRP creates golden cross as price eyes $1.50

A “golden cross” has emerged on XRP’s four-hour chart, a harbinger of prosperity that has the market in a tizzy. This signal comes after XRP saw buying pressure, which caused price to reach $1.60 on March 17-a price that would make even the most stoic investor blush.

XRP rose for five consecutive days from March 12 to March 16, extending a recovery from a March 8 low of $1.32. The rise lifted XRP above the daily MA 50 at $1.449, which had capped its price since January-a ceiling that now seems as fragile as a moth’s wing.

As it stands, XRP is struggling to hold above this key level at $1.449. If this is achieved, XRP will eye a return to $1.50 and $1.60, though one might question whether such heights are worth the climb.

On the contrary, a drop below $1.44 may cause XRP to return to its previous range and extend its sideways price action, a fate as inevitable as the setting of the sun.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a moment of clarity, has issued a clarification, stating that most crypto assets are not securities, a move that has left the legal community both relieved and bewildered. This comes after more than a decade of uncertainty, with the Ripple SEC lawsuit dragging on for nearly five years-a saga as long as it is perplexing.

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2026-03-18 19:44