Santiment (on-chain analytics firm) sees first rise in XRP (XRP Ledger token) whale wallets (large-holder blockchain addresses) since September

Santiment (on-chain analytics firm) sees first rise in XRP (XRP Ledger token) whale wallets (large-holder blockchain addresses) since September

Santiment reports that XRP whale wallets holding over 1 million tokens rose for the first time since September, suggesting possible strengthening investor sentiment despite recent price declines.

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Fact Check
The statement is strongly supported by a consistent consensus among multiple, highly relevant sources with moderate to high authority. Four separate publications (Yahoo Finance, BeInCrypto, Cointelegraph, and The Crypto Basic) directly and explicitly corroborate every key element of the claim: that the on-chain analytics firm Santiment reported an increase in the number of XRP whale wallets, and that this was the first such increase since September (or the equivalent timeframe of four months).Notably, Yahoo Finance, a source with high authority, states it was the 'first sustained increase in large XRP holders since September.' The Cointelegraph social media post and The Crypto Basic article repeat this exact timeframe. While two other relevant articles from AInvest confirm the increase in XRP whale wallets and attribute the data to Santiment, they do not mention the specific timeframe. This omission does not contradict the claim but rather provides partial support for the core event.There is no conflicting evidence among the provided sources that are relevant to XRP. The sources concerning Bitcoin and Chainlink were correctly identified as irrelevant and disregarded. The overwhelming and consistent reporting across multiple independent news outlets makes the statement highly likely to be true.
Summary

Santiment data released on Jan. 29 shows that the number of XRP wallets holding over 1 million tokens increased by 42, marking the first uptick since September 2025. This change occurs despite XRP’s 4% price drop since early 2026, indicating a potential improvement in long-term market sentiment as large holders return.

Terms & Concepts
  • Whale wallet: A blockchain address holding a large amount of a token; shifts can hint at accumulation or distribution.
  • On-chain analytics: Analyzing blockchain transaction data to assess network activity and investor behavior.
  • XRP Ledger: A public blockchain for fast, low-cost transfers; XRP is its native token.