Since falling below the $2 mark, Ripple’s XRP has remained under this key level for over a week, signaling persistent downward pressure.
As the bearish trend drags on, holders, particularly treasury firms, have seen their portfolios suffer significant losses.
Evernorth’s unrealized loss hit $225M
Between the 22nd of October to the 24th of December, Evernorth acquired 388.7 million XRP tokens worth about $947.1 million. These purchases made Evernorth the largest publicly traded company focused exclusively on accumulating XRP.
However, during the broader crypto market downturn, XRP’s price dropped from $2.60 to $1.80.
The price decline has pushed these holdings into the red, turning a $71 million unrealized profit into a $225 million unrealized loss, according to analyst Maartunn. Such steep paper losses reflect fragile market conditions and raise the risk of capitulation.
While long‐term investors like Evernorth are expected to hold in anticipation of a rebound, weaker hands may panic and sell.
Spot ETFs continue accumulating
Interestingly, while Evernorth, an XRP Treasury company, has recorded massive losses, XRP Spot ETFs have ignored it and continued accumulating.
In fact, since their launch more than a month ago, XRP ETFs have recorded Net Inflows for all these days. As a result, the Total Net Assets surpassed the billion mark, hitting $1.25 billion, at press time.
The disconnection between rising losses and ETF inflows reflects strong institutional demand for XRP despite prevailing conditions. Thus, large entities still view XRP’s long-term outlook positively and expect a trend reversal soon.
Why is XRP showing weakness?
Despite institutional demand, XRP has faced intense selling pressure from small-scale and whale investors, thus leaving ETF demand inadequate.
Accordingly, Capital Flow Strength has shown much more substantial outflows than inflows. Both Capital Flow and Capital Flow Strength have remained negative since late November, holding at -42 and -14, respectively, as of writing.
With more money leaving the market, bearish pressure has intensified. The Accumulation/Distribution Money Flow (ADMF) also remained negative, underscoring sellers’ dominance.
As a result, most participants continue to sell, while institutional demand has been too weak to offset the pressure, leaving XRP’s structure fragile and vulnerable to further losses.
If selling persists, the altcoin could fall toward $1.50. For a reversal, buyers, particularly institutions, must drive XRP back above $2 and establish it as support.
Final Thoughts
- Evernorth’s unrealized losses on XRP holdings surged to $225 million, down from $71 million in unrealized profit in October.
- The altcoin is under intense selling pressure, from retail and whales, leaving institutional demand inadequate.
