XRP Price Retreats To $0.50 As Whale Unloads 30 Million Tokens – Details

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1 year ago

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The recent surge in activity from a prominent XRP holder, colloquially known as a “whale,” has reverberated across the cryptocurrency market, eliciting a heightened sense of speculation and uncertainty.

This substantial player’s maneuvers within the XRP ecosystem have sparked a cascade of reactions, prompting both seasoned investors and casual observers to scrutinize and ponder the potential implications for the future trajectory of the Ripple-backed token.

Large Transfer Raises Eyebrows

According to blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert, a significant transaction involving 29 million XRP, worth roughly $14.72 million, occurred earlier today. The XRP was transferred from an unknown wallet address to a Luxembourg City-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp. This substantial movement coincided with a decline in XRP’s price, raising concerns among investors and traders.

Source: Whale Alert

The term “whale” is commonly used in the cryptocurrency space to describe individuals or entities holding substantial amounts of a particular digital asset. These entities possess the capacity to significantly influence the market due to the sheer size of their holdings.

In the case of XRP, the actions of such a major holder have become a focal point of attention, as they wield the power to sway market sentiment and trigger a domino effect on XRP’s value and trading dynamics.

XRP currently trading at $0.50 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView.com

Price Slide And Derivatives Downturn

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $0.50, down 1.7% over the past 24 hours and 4.5% over the past week. Market capitalization and trading volume have also dipped by 1.10% and 30%, respectively. This downward trend aligns with the whale’s offloading, leading some to believe it may be a contributing factor.

Analyst Divergence

Opinions on the future of XRP vary among analysts. Some, like 24hrscrypto, predict a further decline, suggesting XRP could even fall below Stellar (XLM) in value. Others, however, highlight the upcoming February 12th deadline in the ongoing SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit as a potential turning point.

Legal expert Bill Morgan suggests that Judge Analisa Torres may need to rule on the SEC’s motion to compel before the deadline, potentially impacting the case’s timeline and outcome.

Lawsuit Looms Large

The SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit, which began in December 2020, has had a significant impact on XRP’s price. While Ripple scored a legal victory in July 2023 when Judge Torres ruled that XRP itself is not a security, the case remains unresolved. The upcoming February 12th deadline and potential rulings could significantly impact market sentiment and XRP’s price trajectory.

The whale’s recent activity, coupled with the ongoing lawsuit and broader market fluctuations, creates an uncertain outlook for XRP. While some analysts predict further decline, others point to potential catalysts like the lawsuit’s resolution. Investors are advised to carefully consider all available information and conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.

Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from TradingView

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