Recently, XRP whale deposits on Binance have surged, signaling a potential market pullback. The value of Ripple (XRP) has doubled, with a market capitalization increase of 33%, but it is still 8% lower than its peak of $194 billion. Bitcoin failed to trigger a "Trump-style rebound", and market sentiment remains cautious. Bitcoin reached a historical high of $109,000 but subsequently dropped by 6.2%. XRP performed relatively well, only declining by 1.22%. Recently, XRP has overheated due to significant buying by whales, and the market is at a turning point. XRP has dropped 11% from its year-to-date high of $3.40, leaving major players at a crossroads. Binance has seen an influx of 270 million XRP, indicating a potential market rebound or that major players might buy in. Open interest in the futures market has decreased by over 4%, suggesting that the market may be clearing space for new capital inflows. The next few days will be crucial in determining XRP's trajectory.

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Ripple[XRP] doubled in value with 72% of its recent movement trending up, boosting its market cap by 33%. Yet, it’s still 8% off its $194B peak as investors cash out. With BTC missing a ‘Trump rally’ and caution running high, where does XRP stand in the bigger picture?XRP stands at a crossroadsJust yesterday, Bitcoin[BTC] hit $109K, a record high, as billions poured in. The crypto market cap soared to $3.71 trillion. Fast-forward 24 hours – $502.51 million in ‘longs’ wiped out, and the market’s down 6.2%. Optimism has quickly faded. Altcoins weren’t spared, with high-caps losing key levels. But, XRP was holding strong at $3, down just 1.22% – significantly better than its peers. Lately, XRP has been overheating, with billions of tokens snapped up by whales since the post-election surge. In fact, another $100 million was injected just before Donald Trump’s swearing-in. These big players were hoping to recreate the historic surge when XRP broke two major resistance levels.But now, the market’s shifting. XRP is down 11% from its yearly high of $3.40. Big players are left with a tough call – cash out or hold on, risking the next big opportunity? All eyes are on them.So far, no massive sell-off, but if XRP falls below $3, the risk of holding may push investors to protect their margins. And it doesn’t get any better –  the XRP/BTC pair is trending down, with the MACD on the verge of flipping bearish.Instead of waiting for a ‘dip,’ investors are acting fast – Binance has seen 270 million XRP flood in. Now, there are two possibilities for a turnaround: Either the broader market rebounds and restores confidence, or big players swoop in with their classic ‘buy-the-dip’ move.High-risk, high-reward gambleRemember the second Fed clash? As the New Year buzz injected fresh capital, Bitcoin and altcoins soared.After the clash, BTC nosedived from $102K to $91K in just three days. Meanwhile, XRP bounced back with a 6.53% surge.With Bitcoin’s ‘high-risk, high-reward’ appeal cooling, XRP could be set for a repeat rally or a strong short-term consolidation. Whales may be eyeing the market, ready to trigger a buying frenzy in the days ahead.Realistic or not, here’s XRP market cap in BTC’s termsMeanwhile, Open Interest (OI) in the futures market has dropped more than 4%. It’s clear that ‘longs’ are either anticipating a correction or had their positions forcibly closed. This squeeze could be the market’s way of clearing the air for a fresh capital influx.The big question now is: Will the market see massive accumulation? If it kicks in, XRP could surge toward $3.50. With history on its side, it’s a real possibility – but the next few days will be critical in shaping this move.

XRP whale deposits surge on Binance, market faces correction risk