XRP has displayed notable price activity this week, drawing attention from traders and analysts. The cryptocurrency reached highs of $2.39, outperforming the top 10 cryptocurrencies in the first week of January
While XRP’s price has retraced slightly, it has maintained support above $2, indicating investors’ sustained interest.
Market Activity Indicates Positioning
Crypto commentator Ripple Bull Winkle (@RipBullWinkle) highlighted the ongoing price movements in a recent video. This surge prompted CNBC to call XRP the hottest trade of 2026, and Ripple Bull Winkle stated, “They are front-running XRP right now. And it feels like an announcement is coming.”
He urged traders to watch the price action closely, noting that the accumulation and strong green candles suggest activity ahead of news.
Bull Winkle explained that such price patterns often occur before announcements. He said, “Markets don’t wait for the announcement,” noting that investors often position themselves ahead of those announcements. According to his observation, when XRP moves significantly without making a sound, it often reflects knowledge or expectations that are not yet publicly known.
#XRP IS BEING FRONT RUN!! pic.twitter.com/Vh1F7yPIc0
— Ripple Bull Winkle | Crypto Researcher 🚀🚨 (@RipBullWinkle) January 8, 2026
Proof of a Major Announcement
In a YouTube video, Ripple Bull Winkle supported his claim with historical patterns and market behavior. He noted that before 2019, XRP moved only after announcements, such as the 2017 escrow release and the 2018 MoneyGram pilot. Since 2019, XRP has repeatedly spiked ahead of significant news events, including the Metaco acquisition, the court ruling, and the launch of the RLUSD stablecoin.
He interprets the current quiet accumulation and strong price action as similar pre-announcement positioning. The repeated shift in how the market reacts, moving ahead of rather than after news, forms the basis for his prediction that a major Ripple announcement may be imminent.
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Investor Attention Remains High
XRP’s performance this week has kept investor attention focused on the cryptocurrency. The price holding above $2 demonstrates strong support, suggesting that buyers remain active even after the initial surge. The combination of steady accumulation and large green candles often precedes further market moves.
The recent surge positions XRP as one of the stronger performers among major cryptocurrencies. Its relative stability above critical support levels points to sustained demand. Market participants appear to be taking positions in anticipation of additional developments, reinforcing the cryptocurrency’s upward momentum.
While no official announcements have been made, the capital flowing into XRP suggests that the market is preparing for potential news. Traders and investors are closely watching both price movement and emerging information to assess the next phase for the cryptocurrency.
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