XRP price surges after WhatsApp trading integration and whale activity

XRP has seen significant price growth following its integration with WhatsApp, allowing users to trade the token directly via the messaging app. This development comes as whales have accumulated 360 million XRP over the past week, sparking interest among analysts.

According to a recent post on X by Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, wXRP is now live on Solana, launched via Hex Trust and LayerZero. The new feature enables users to buy and trade XRP within WhatsApp using an AI-powered trading bot.

A user demonstrated the functionality of the bot by typing a command to swap 0.1 SOL for 5.99 wXRP, showcasing the convenience and accessibility offered by this innovation. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse commented that growing demand for XRP is driven by increasing access, ecosystems, and utility.

Crypto exchanges OKX and BitMEX have posted about XRP on their respective platforms, hinting at potential product launches or partnerships related to the token's ecosystem. Analyst Ali Martinez has identified a symmetrical triangle pattern in XRP's 12-hour chart, predicting a potential 35% move based on this setup.

XRP futures open interest has climbed to $2.61 billion, while short liquidations spiked as the token broke above $1.40. Key support levels for XRP sit at $1.37–$1.38, with analysts expecting a retest of $1.50 if this level holds.