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$XRP exchange inflows to Binance fell to their lowest level of 2026 in May, indicating weaker selling activity amid the ongoing recovery campaign.
$XRP remains under pressure as the market continues to face uncertainty, although the token has shown signs of recovery in recent days. Notably, after dropping to $1.26, $XRP immediately climbed back above the $1.30 mark.
Meanwhile, verified CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain recently revealed that $XRP inflows to Binance fell to their lowest level since the beginning of 2026 during May, a sign that fewer tokens were moving onto the exchange.
Key Points
- $XRP recovered above $1.30 after recently falling to a low of $1.26 amid ongoing market uncertainty.
- Binance recorded only 215 million $XRP in inflows during May, the lowest monthly figure of 2026.
- The decline in exchange inflows suggests fewer holders are moving $XRP to exchanges for immediate selling.
- Most daily $XRP inflows during May stayed below 1 million tokens, with only a few major spikes.
- $XRP inflows have steadily declined since the start of the second quarter of 2026.
May Sees the Weakest $XRP Inflows of the Year
According to Arab Chain, $XRP inflows to Binance dropped throughout May as uncertainty continued across the crypto market. Data shows that only 215 million $XRP entered Binance during the month, with those tokens worth roughly $292 million based on market prices at the time.
This was the lowest monthly inflow recorded so far in 2026. Compared to earlier months, much less $XRP moved to Binance, confirming a drop in activity involving transfers to the exchange.
Arab Chain explained that lower exchange inflows often indicate weaker selling activity. Notably, investors usually send assets to exchanges when they plan to sell or trade them. When inflows decline, it can suggest that more holders are keeping their $XRP off exchanges instead of preparing to sell.
Daily Figures Show Consistently Low Activity
The chart data also shows that $XRP recorded several unusually low daily inflow figures throughout May, which drove the monthly total down.
$XRP Exchange Inflow to Binance | CryptoQuant
For instance, on May 3, Binance received only 407,000 $XRP, and this figure slipped further to 328,000 $XRP on May 4. Later in the month, inflows dropped to 134,000 $XRP on May 17. The lowest reading came on May 31, when just 18,000 $XRP flowed into Binance.
In fact, most days during May recorded inflows below 1 million $XRP, with some of the sessions falling under 500,000 $XRP. There were only a few major spikes during the month, and the largest occurred on May 29, when Binance recorded an inflow of 80 million $XRP.
Lower $XRP Inflows May Show Longer Holding Periods
The data also revealed that $XRP inflows have been trending lower since the start of the second quarter of 2026. This decline has taken place alongside a period of relatively stable prices and lower volatility compared to earlier months.
According to Arab Chain, such conditions could suggest that the market is entering a quieter phase, with less short-term speculation and more investors choosing to hold their assets for longer periods.
He also noted that falling exchange inflows do not automatically signal a bullish market. However, they often reflect lower immediate selling interest, especially when prices remain stable or move gradually higher.
$XRP Eyeing a Recovery
While on-chain data shows lower selling activity, market analyst Chart Nerd recently discussed $XRP’s recovery attempt after the latest breakdown. In an analysis, he noted that $XRP managed to close above the daily 0.5 Fibonacci level around $1.33 over the weekend.
He said this could open the door for a move toward the 50-day exponential moving average, which currently sits at $1.38. He also noted that weekend trading usually comes with lower liquidity, but Monday could bring higher market activity.
$XRP Symmetrical Triangle | Chart Nerd
Meanwhile, data from his chart showed that $XRP still trades below the lower trendline of its symmetrical triangle pattern after recently breaking beneath it. As a result, the asset remains in a difficult position. To improve its outlook, $XRP must reclaim the $1.38 level and then break above $1.40.
