Ripple token XRP drew fresh whale accumulation in January 2026, with wallets adding new mega holders. The activity occurred as wider cryptocurrency markets weakened and the ecosystem expanded on the XRP Ledger.
As Xaif Crypto tweeted, “🚨 XRP WHALES GOING WILD. +42 NEW mega holders (1M+ XRP) since Jan 1, 2026. First surge since September after the dip. This is bullish for the long term.” (Ed. note: Whale growth follows a market dip.)
Discussions about real-world asset migration to the XRP Ledger amplified interest among institutions and investors. As Jake Claver, QFOP tweeted, “Most of the financial world is still blind to what’s happening. Ripple’s technology isn’t just another crypto project. It’s the infrastructure that will unlock trillions in previously frozen assets. Major banks and financial institutions are implementing systems that will use the XRP Ledger. When these assets start flowing, everything will change permanently. Those who understand this now have an advantage.”
According to CoinCodex, long-term model outputs show rising price milestones for XRP. “XRP is forecasted to hit $ 1.85 by the end of 2026 (+5.32% compared to current rates). $ 5.41 by 2030 (+206.98%), $ 7.77 by 2040 (+341.12%), and $ 11.38 by 2050 (+546.41%). All values represent end-of-year price estimates according to our models. Last update: Jan 30, 2026 – 08:07 AM (GMT+5).”
Reports link the new whale accumulation and RWA migration talks to potential long-term support for XRP prices.
