$XRP ..... Ripple Price Forecast: XRP-USD Slides to $2.89 as Whales Exit Ahead of Powell, But Long-Term Adoption Signals Remain Strong

XRP-USD Price Action and Whale Behavior

Ripple’s XRP-USD has come under significant pressure in August trading, sliding to $2.89, down more than 13% over six days, and flirting with critical support at $2.85. Large holders — wallets controlling between 10–100 million XRP — unloaded nearly 460 million tokens last week, a notable supply event that amplified downside momentum. In contrast, mid-tier wallets holding 1–10 million XRP accumulated 130 million tokens, showing that while “mega-whales” were booking profits, smaller institutional and high-net-worth buyers saw an entry opportunity.