- XRP price remains stagnant despite Fed rate cut and ETF delays.
- Whale sell-offs and ETF delays contribute to XRP’s price stagnation.
- XRP struggles with market momentum amid Fed cut and liquidations.
The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by 25 basis points, a move that typically boosts market sentiment. However, XRP has remained stagnant. The Ripple-backed coin has continued to trade around $3.1 range, showing only minimal movement as opposed to what investors expected.
Initially, the market response was muted as the rate cut had already been priced in. Traders expected a stronger reaction, but XRP failed to capitalize on the macroeconomic shift, remaining stuck within a narrow trading range.
While many had anticipated the rate cut, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was almost unanimous in its decision, except for Stephen Miran, Trump’s appointee, who advocated for a more drastic reduction.
Despite the cautious approach taken by the Fed, XRP showed no significant movement, underscoring that other factors are likely contributing to its stagnant price.
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Anyone else shocked that $XRP didn’t skyrocket after the Federal Reserve news? 👀
— XRPcryptowolf (@XRPcryptowolf) September 17, 2025
Whale Activity and Liquidations Keep XRP’s Price Down
A key factor in XRP’s stagnation is the ongoing whale activity within the market. Over the past two weeks, whales have offloaded 200 million XRP, putting substantial downward pressure on the price.
According to crypto analyst Ali (@ali_charts), this massive sell-off has absorbed most of the buying pressure, preventing XRP from benefiting from broader market developments like the rate cut.
Although XRP saw price spikes earlier this summer, the gains were short-lived as whales began to liquidate their holdings. With XRP’s market still dominated by large investors, these ongoing sell-offs are preventing any significant price movement despite favorable macroeconomic conditions.
XRP ETF Launch Delayed, Adding to Market Stagnation
The XRP spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has initially faced delays, but is now set to launch tomorrow. Initially scheduled for last week, this delay has added to the stagnation of XRP’s price. The XRP ETF, managed by REX Shares and Osprey Funds, was expected to bring institutional interest and support price growth.
However, the delay, coupled with ongoing whale sell-offs, has dampened enthusiasm. Despite broader market optimism, XRP remains trapped in its current price range, struggling to gain upward momentum.
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