Exchange reserve data shows a material contraction in XRP balances held on Binance. According to analysis shared by CryptoQuant, Binance’s XRP reserves have fallen to approximately 2.5 billion XRP, the lowest level recorded since early 2024.
The decline marks a structural shift in on-exchange supply dynamics rather than a short-term fluctuation.
In November 2024, Binance’s XRP reserves peaked above 3.2 billion XRP. The current reading near 2.5 billion XRP reflects an outflow of roughly 700 million coins over the past 15 months.
Such a sustained reduction suggests that tokens are leaving exchange custody rather than being recycled through active trading. The contraction appears gradual and persistent rather than event-driven.
From a liquidity perspective, fewer coins sitting on exchanges typically means reduced immediate sell-side availability.
Declining exchange reserves are commonly viewed as an accumulation signal. When investors move assets into self-custody or cold storage, it often indicates longer holding horizons and reduced intent to sell in the near term.
However, reserve depletion alone does not guarantee upward price movement. The impact depends on whether demand resurges while circulating exchange supply remains constrained.
If demand accelerates into thinner exchange liquidity, price volatility can expand due to limited available inventory.
The drop to a two-year low in Binance XRP reserves suggests tightening sell-side supply on the largest global exchange. This creates the conditions for what some analysts describe as a potential “supply shock.”
Whether that scenario materializes depends on demand flows. Without renewed buying pressure, reduced reserves simply reflect defensive positioning. With sustained inflows, the thinner liquidity profile could amplify upward price movement.
For now, the data confirms a clear structural shift: XRP supply on Binance is materially lower than at its 2024 highs.
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