XRP Slides 3.67% After Whale Sale and SEC ETF Delay, $5B Volume Signals Investor Uncertainty

XRPUSDT experienced a 3.67% price decline over the past 24 hours, with the current price at 2.8713 according to Binance. This drop is primarily attributed to heightened market volatility following a large whale sale of approximately 460 million XRP, broader bearish sentiment triggered by the Federal Reserve's FOMC Minutes release, and macroeconomic concerns such as inflation warnings from major retailers. Additional pressure came from the SEC's postponement of its decision on XRP ETF approval until October 2025, which has contributed to uncertainty among investors. XRP is consolidating near the 2.87–2.90 range, with 24-hour trading volume exceeding $5 billion and a market capitalization around $172 billion, maintaining its position as one of the top cryptocurrencies by market cap.