XRP Reserves Surge to 11.8B as Price Tests $1.25 Support
XRP exchange reserves have climbed to their highest level in months, raising concerns about potential selling pressure.
XRP exchange reserves have climbed to their highest level in months, raising concerns about potential selling pressure. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹125 ($1.32), down 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CryptoNews, with live market data added, as of Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:45:01 UTC.
The significant increase in XRP reserves, coupled with weakening price support, suggests potential downward pressure on the token's price. This development is particularly relevant given the token's recent price volatility and its importance in the broader cryptocurrency market.
- XRP exchange reserves hit 11.81 billion tokens, highest in months.
- XRP price tests $1.25 support level amid rising reserves.
- Market cap remains strong at $84.14 billion despite concerns.
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- XRP Reserves Surge to 11.8B as Price Tests $1.25 Support — this brief
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XRP exchange reserves have surged to 11.81 billion tokens, the highest level recorded in recent months, according to CryptoNews. This increase in reserves is occurring as the token's price tests the critical $1.25 support level, raising concerns about potential selling pressure.
The rise in reserves comes at a time when the broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period of relative stability and growth. 
Bitcoin, for instance, has seen a 1.02% increase in the past 24 hours, contributing to a total crypto market cap of $2.85 trillion.
Despite the concerns about rising reserves, XRP's price has shown resilience, currently trading at $1.33, representing a 2.32% increase over the past 24 hours. However, the token's 7-day performance remains negative at -1.40%, indicating some underlying weakness.
The broader market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, stands at 55, which is in the 'Greed' territory, suggesting a positive overall sentiment. However, the specific case of XRP warrants attention due to the significant increase in reserves and the pressure on the $1.25 support level.
The situation bears watching as any significant move in XRP's price could have ripple effects across the broader market. Investors and traders will be keen to see if the $1.25 support holds or if the increased reserves lead to a more pronounced price decline.
Since this brief published about 49 minutes ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹126.42$1.33 to ₹125.47$1.32 — -0.75%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹137.63 (about $1.32), up 1.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
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XRP Reserves Surge to 11.8B as Price Tests $1.25 Support — questions & answers
What is the current XRP price and market cap?
XRP is currently priced at $1.33 with a market cap of $84.14 billion.
Why are rising XRP reserves a concern?
Rising reserves can indicate potential selling pressure, which may lead to price declines if large amounts are offloaded.
How does the broader market sentiment affect XRP?
The 'Greed' level on the Fear & Greed Index suggests positive sentiment, but XRP-specific factors like reserves and support levels are more immediate concerns.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹137.63 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.32. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is down 0.75% since this brief first published — trading at ₹125 ($1.32) now versus ₹126 ($1.33) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CryptoNews. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.