XRP Experiences Whale and Escrow-Driven Momentum
The cryptocurrency XRP, backed by Ripple Labs, has surged following significant movements by whales and escrow accounts on July 2.
According to on-chain data from Whale Alert, close to 3 billion XRP have been shuffled in the past 24 hours, sparking investor interest despite XRP's recent price consolidation.
Massive XRP Movement
The colossal 3 billion XRP movement, involving both escrow and whale transactions, has fueled speculation about XRP's future price trajectory.
Escrow Activities
- 1 billion XRP, valued at $476 million, was unlocked from escrow at two unknown wallets (rw2hzLZgiQ and rDqGA2Gfve).
- 800 million XRP, worth $382 million, was locked in escrow at Ripple.
Whale Transfers
- 1.1 billion XRP was transferred from unknown wallets to Ripple, mirroring the amount unlocked from escrow.
- rw2hz transferred 500 million coins, while rDq moved 500 million coins.
- An additional 100 million coins were sent to Ripple from another unknown address.
Notable Whale Activity
The prominent XRP whale Rzn transferred 30.76 million XRP, worth $14.64 million, to Bitstamp.
Implication for XRP's Future
These substantial transactions suggest that whales and escrow accounts are actively managing their XRP holdings. While these movements do not guarantee a specific price direction, they indicate continued interest in XRP and its potential growth in the future.