2026

Attention

Higher

<h2 id="b-tldr-b">TLDR:</h2>
<ul>
 <li>XRP inflows to Binance dropped to just 215 million XRP in May, the lowest recorded since early 2026.</li>
 <li>The steady decline in inflows since Q2 began reflects reduced short-term selling intent among XRP holders.</li>
 <li>Historically low exchange inflows may point to tightening short-term supply, supporting steadier price action.</li>
 <li>Analyst Ali Charts watches $1.34 channel support, with upside targets set at $1.37 and $1.40 for XRP.</li>
</ul>
XRP inflows to Binance dropped sharply in May, reaching their lowest level since the start of 2026. Data shows only 215 million XRP moved to the exchange during the month. 
That figure carries an estimated value of roughly $292 million. The decline came alongside continued uncertainty across the broader cryptocurrency market. Analysts are now watching what this shift could mean for near-term price behavior.
<h2 id="b-declining-exchange-inflows-point-to-reduced-selling-activity-b">Declining Exchange Inflows Point to Reduced Selling Activity</h2>
<a href="https://blockonomi.com/ethereum-exchange-inflows-on-binance-signal-distribution-phase-as-td-sequential-flashes-sell-alert/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Exchange inflows</a> are a widely used metric for gauging investor behavior. Higher inflows generally suggest that holders intend to sell or trade their assets. A drop in inflows, on the other hand, often points to reduced selling intent.
<a href="https://parameter.io/xrp-etfs-see-record-inflows-while-trader-sentiment-plunges-to-multi-week-low/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://img.cryptoquant.com/145299/quicktake/VKnLL3AP_d1cd075c213c0c6af2ecba74c584df982ac3d2fcd201fb8c3216c627642b00b3.png"></a>
Source: <a href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/6a1c06a246f3020364886181-XRP-inflows-to-Binance-hit-their-lowest-level-since-the-beginning-of-2026-in-May" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cryptoquant</a>
In May<a href="https://parameter.io/xrp-etfs-see-record-inflows-while-trader-sentiment-plunges-to-multi-week-low/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">, XRP inflows</a> to Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, fell considerably. This marked a continuation of a gradual downtrend that started at the beginning of the second quarter. The decline coincided with relative price stability and lower volatility compared to earlier months.
The pattern suggests that fewer holders moved their XRP to centralized platforms last month. That behavior typically reflects a preference for holding assets off-exchange for longer periods. It also points to less rapid, short-term speculation in the market.
While falling inflows are not a guaranteed bullish indicator, they can reflect tightening short-term supply. When fewer coins reach exchanges, immediate sell-side pressure tends to ease. That condition may support steadier price action over time.
<h2 id="b-technical-levels-draw-attention-as-channel-support-holds-b">Technical Levels Draw Attention as Channel Support Holds</h2>
Beyond on-chain data, technical analysts are also monitoring XRP’s price structure. Crypto analyst Ali Charts noted on X that <a href="https://moneycheck.com/xrp-price-chart-shows-technical-setup-that-preceded-580-surge-in-2024/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a> remains inside a well-defined rising channel on the one-hour chart. The analyst identified the lower boundary near $1.34 as a key area to watch.
<div class="embed-x">
 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
 I’m watching the bottom of the rising channel at $1.34 as a potential buying zone for <a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$XRP</a>.
 If it holds, targets sit at $1.37 and $1.40. <a href="https://t.co/to0eq1SADA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/to0eq1SADA</a>
 — Ali Charts (@alicharts) <a href="https://x.com/alicharts/status/2060874146066698466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">May 31, 2026</a>
 </blockquote>
</div>
According to Ali Charts, that level aligns with current price action and could serve as a buying zone if buyers respond. 
The repeated defense of channel support suggests bulls are maintaining higher lows. That pattern is commonly seen as a sign of trend continuation.
If <a href="https://coincentral.com/xrp-price-while-fear-hits-3-week-high-xrp-etfs-just-had-their-best-week-in-months/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP holds</a> the $1.34 level, the next resistance sits near $1.37. A break above that level could then open a path toward $1.40, which matches the upper end of the ascending channel. A close below $1.34, however, would weaken the current setup and raise the risk of a deeper pullback.
Together, the on-chain and technical data present a cautious but watchful picture for XRP in June. Inflows remain historically low, and the price channel is still intact. 
Market participants are now monitoring whether these conditions will hold or shift in the weeks ahead.
The post <a href="https://blockonomi.com/xrp-inflows-to-binance-fall-to-lowest-level-since-early-2026-as-holding-sentiment-grows/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP Inflows to Binance Fall to Lowest Level Since Early 2026 as Holding Sentiment Grows</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blockonomi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockonomi</a>.

XRP Inflows to Binance Fall to Lowest Level Since Early 2026 as Holding Sentiment Grows

Table of Contents

Blockonomi

Other articles published on May 31, 2026

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!