On July 14th, a significant shift occurred in the Bitcoin market. Long-term Bitcoin holders – those who hadn’t sold despite previous price drops since late 2025 – finally started selling at a loss.
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The switchover went well, but the key now is whether ADA can maintain this progress and see its price increase over time.
Currently, XRP is trading around $1.09. According to CoinMarketCap data from July 18th, the price has stayed within a limited range over the past week. Over the last 30 days, XRP has faced ongoing challenges, making it difficult for buyers to establish a sustained price increase.
What makes this situation so interesting is that the company, known for heavily investing in Bitcoin, is now facing huge financial losses – potentially amounting to billions of dollars.
The current on-chain data appears healthier than it was in June, but we still need to see consistent buying activity to confirm that the increased supply is being absorbed by long-term investors.
Looking at the daily chart, Bitcoin is still trading below its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting the overall trend is still downward.
