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Story: XRP Gains Momentum in Q3 Amid Rising Funding Rates and Whale Accumulation

By Evie Vavasseur

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Conclusion. As Q3 unfolds, XRP’s growing momentum, fueled by rising funding rates and significant whale…

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As Q3 2025 begins, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing fresh capital rotations, raising important questions about the dominance of Ethereum (ETH) and the potential resurgence…

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Recent data shows both XRP and ETH experiencing elevated funding rates, signaling increasing leveraged positions by traders betting on price movements.

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Funding rates in futures markets provide a useful gauge of trader sentiment. Positive funding rates typically indicate that long positions are paying shorts, reflecting bullish…

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Ethereum’s funding rate recently turned positive at 0.0083%, pointing to traders anticipating further upside.

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This parallel increase in funding rates raises a key question: Is Ethereum’s strong rally in Q2 driven by genuine spot demand, or has it benefited from capital rotating out of…

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Understanding this interplay is vital for predicting the trajectory of both tokens in Q3.

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Despite Ethereum’s robust gains pushing its price above $2,800 by mid-June, XRP has lagged behind, gaining just 7.2% in the same timeframe.

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However, this decline found support near 0.0008, suggesting the ratio may be bottoming out. Historically, such rebounds have preceded phases of XRP strength relative to Ethereum.

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The current technical rebound alongside rising funding rates hints that a similar rotation might be underway this quarter, signaling renewed confidence in XRP.

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Supporting this technical outlook are important on-chain signals. In June alone, whales holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP added roughly 310 million coins to their…

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Large holders accumulating XRP in such volumes is a significant signal of confidence and often precedes price rallies.

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Ethereum’s position as the leading altcoin remains strong, supported by its ecosystem and recent price gains.

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If the trend continues, XRP could regain ground on Ethereum in Q3, similar to the surprising shift witnessed earlier this year.

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Investors and traders should closely monitor:

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