TL;DR:
- The Sum 30D whale flow indicator fell to 736 million XRP, marking a three-year low according to CryptoQuant.
- Spot XRP ETFs in the United States recorded net inflows of $81.6 million during the month of April 2026.
- Ripple consolidated a strategic alliance with the OKX exchange for the integration of its stablecoin RLUSD into more than 280 trading pairs.
Over the last 24 hours, Ripple reported a slight increase in its valuation, positioning itself in the $1.42 range this Thursday, May 7. This action occurs as the market studies a significant reduction in selling pressure from large asset holders.
Reduction of selling pressure on exchanges
Recent data from CryptoQuant reveals that XRP flows from whales to the Binance exchange have fallen to their lowest level since November 2021. The 30-day cumulative flow indicator, known as Sum 30D, was located near 736 million tokens at the close of the first week of May.
This figure contrasts with the 2.6 billion XRP registered in early March 2026. The current trend seems to indicate that the decrease in deposits to centralized platforms could suggest relief in immediate selling pressure. The analytical firm indicates that this behavior usually reflects a more cautious or accumulation stance among institutional investors during periods of volatility.
If demand remains stable while flows to exchanges stay at historic lows, XRP could build a more solid price base. However, the $1.45 resistance level stands as the main technical obstacle for the price in the short term.
Institutional momentum and operational expansion
In the field of regulated financial products, spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. showed a steady recovery. After experiencing net outflows exceeding $31 million in March, these investment vehicles captured $81.6 million in April. This positive trajectory continues in May, with inflows already exceeding $28 million in just 7 days.
At the same time, Ripple intensified its expansion into strategic markets. The company recently formalized a partnership with OKX for the listing of its stablecoin RLUSD. This integration allows the use of the asset as collateral for perpetual futures and margin, competing directly in the ecosystem of dollar-linked assets.
In South Korea, the firm signed an agreement with KBank to begin cross-border remittance trials using blockchain technology. Ripple indicated that the objective is to move toward integration into real economies and improve the scalability of institutional payments in the Asia-Pacific region.
The next milestone for the ecosystem is set for late May, when the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is expected to review new legislative progress related to digital asset clarity, an event that could determine the direction of institutional capital flow toward the end of the second quarter.
