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Ripple, a significant player in the world of cryptocurrencies, has emerged in the headlines due to its recent actions involving the digital asset XRP. According to a report from Whale Alert, a platform that tracks large cryptocurrency transactions, Ripple executed a transfer of $31 million XRP tokens. These tokens hold an approximate value of $16.5 million.
Read on to know more!
Ripple’s XRP Shakeup
Recently, there has been a significant transfer of XRP tokens from Ripple to an undisclosed wallet. This transaction involved approximately 31 million coins valued at around $16.5 million.
31,000,000 #XRP (16,530,182 USD) transferred from #Ripple to unknown wallethttps://t.co/TAStNyDnyr
— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) August 30, 2023
Given the recent legal developments involving Grayscale and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this transfer has caught the attention of many observers.
Though the exact destination is unknown, an enthusiast in the XRP community speculated that the transfer was likely directed to another wallet controlled by Ripple. The mysterious wallet’s history indicates a pattern of receiving substantial amounts of XRP monthly.
Also Read: Ripple News: Grayscale’s Win Over the SEC Causes Massive Spike in XRP’s Price
More Large Transfers Detected
Simultaneously, another substantial XRP movement has been detected as an undisclosed wallet transfers a substantial amount of 27.6 million XRP, equivalent to approximately $14.86 million, to the Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange. This move marks the third substantial XRP transfer to Bitstamp within three days, totaling 85.2 million XRP between August 27 and 29.
These considerable fluctuations in XRP movements have intrigued the curiosity of the cryptocurrency community, raising questions about potential market repercussions.
XRP Price Analysis
Over the last 24 hours, XRP has experienced moderate growth, witnessing a 3.8% increase. This rise has brought its price to $0.5320. Additionally, the trading volume of XRP has surged remarkably by 104.16% during the same period, reaching an impressive $1.56 billion.
SEC Loses… Again!
Grayscale’s recent victory over the SEC does not directly relate to the surge in XRP’s price. However, it contributes to the broader narrative of regulatory shifts within the cryptocurrency realm.
Read More: Ripple Executives Slam SEC Amid Grayscale’s Favorable Ruling
Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, embraced an opportunity to underscore the ongoing challenges faced by the SEC in court.
Despite a minor dip in XRP’s price, market analysts remain optimistic. They believe that recent declines could receive support due to both oversold conditions and the sturdy nature of its support level.
