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XRP leads gains over Bitcoin and Ethereum as traders capitalize on the recent crash.

XRP is outperforming major peers Bitcoin and Ethereum as investors aggressively bought the recent market dip.

Since bottoming on Feb. 6, XRP has jumped roughly 38% to trade near $1.55, according to data from CoinDesk. The token has gained more than 5% in the past 24 hours alone.

In comparison, bitcoin and ether have advanced about 15% from their early-February lows, recently changing hands around $69,420 and $2,020, respectively.

The stronger move in XRP coincides with notable withdrawals from Binance during the sell-off. Data from CryptoQuant shows Binance’s XRP reserves declined by 192.37 million tokens to 2.553 billion between Feb. 7 and 9 — a 7% drop that marked the lowest level since January 2024. Holdings have largely stabilized since.

A decline in exchange balances is typically interpreted as a sign of accumulation, as investors shift tokens into private wallets for longer-term storage. Large withdrawals can tighten liquid supply on exchanges, potentially creating conditions for upward price momentum.

A similar pattern emerged in late 2024, when XRP rallied from about $0.60 to more than $2.40 over two months as exchange reserves fell sharply, underscoring how reduced on-exchange supply can amplify bullish moves.