XRP Holds Near $1.40 Amid Low Trading Activity and Escrow Movements

Ripple moved 1 billion XRP out of escrow at the start of September. By the end of the day, 300 million XRP remained outside new time‑locks, while 700 million were re‑locked in two fresh escrows of 500 million and 200 million.

Escrow Activity and Market Supply

The three older escrows that expired released 500 million, 400 million and 100 million XRP. After the re‑locking, roughly 300 million XRP – valued at about $422 million – sit free of any lock‑up. The movement was between Ripple‑controlled wallets, not a sale or deposit to an exchange.

Buy‑Side Depth vs. Available Supply

Buy orders near the current price total $108.2 million, meaning the free supply is almost four times larger than the immediate buying interest.

Holder Behavior and Volume

The 1‑2‑year holding band rose from 17.3 % to 18.2 % of total supply, indicating that older coins are staying put. Daily trading volume has declined each session since August 22, now around 27.6 million XRP, reflecting limited short‑term activity.

Technical Outlook

XRP is near a potential golden cross, with the 20‑day EMA at $1.3516 just below the 200‑day EMA at $1.3540. The price sits at $1.4079, above both averages. Key resistance levels are $1.4785, $1.5832 and the $1.6678‑$1.7038 zone, while a close below $1.3092 would break the current setup.

Trader Sentiment

Large‑account counts show a 2.86 to 1 bullish bias, but size‑weighted exposure flips to a 2.09 to 1 bearish tilt, suggesting bullish positions are smaller in dollar terms.