In an unexpected twist, WhaleAlert reported a substantial transfer of 22.8 million XRP tokens, worth $14.23 million, from an undisclosed wallet to Bitstamp, a well-established exchange in the crypto market. What’s intriguing is that this anonymous wallet, created just this January, has engaged in numerous transactions involving both Bitstamp and Mexican exchange Bitso.
What ties these platforms together is their strong reliance on Ripple services, notably the Ripple Payments service, and their extensive collaboration with the renowned crypto company.
What adds to the mystery is that the anonymous wallet still holds over two million XRP, sparking speculation about its possible ties to Ripple. The timing of this significant transfer, possibly linked to Ripple’s activities, is notable as it comes before a considerable drop in XRP’s value.
Following the transfer, XRP’s price took an 8.1% dive within hours, revisiting levels seen in early December. CoinGlass data highlights that this downturn led to a massive $5.55 million in liquidations of long XRP positions, making up a significant 97.7% of all liquidations—both short and long—over the past 12 hours.
Currently valued at $0.623 per token, the XRP community is left wondering whether this signals panic or a prime opportunity to grab discounted assets.
The market is at a pivotal moment, and attention is squarely on the unfolding events. XRP holders are navigating uncertainty while eagerly anticipating further developments to discern whether this is a crisis or a chance to seize. The unfolding saga promises more revelations in the days ahead.
