Crypto whales move 283 million XRP, stir market frenzy

XRP, the cryptocurrency backed by Ripple Labs, has caught the attention of crypto market participants today, May 20, as significant whale transactions have created a buzz.

These movements come amid a period of highly volatile price action for XRP, prompting traders and investors to speculate on potential gains.

Whale activity: major transactions recorded

On-chain data from Whale Alert reported a substantial 283 million XRP moved in a series of transactions over the past 24 hours.

Among these, a notable transaction involved 33 million XRP, valued at $16.76 million, transferred to Bitstamp by a well-known XRP whale identified as …Rzn.

This whale has a history of moving large amounts of XRP to Bitstamp and Bitso, following Ripple’s acquisition stake in these exchanges.

Mixed market sentiments: accumulation and dumps

Conversely, another significant transaction involved an unknown address, r99QSej, which accumulated a whopping 250 million XRP, worth $129 million, from Coincheck, a Japanese exchange.

This accumulation contrasts sharply with the aforementioned dumps, adding a layer of complexity to the market sentiment surrounding XRP.

The mixed signals from these transactions—indicating both accumulation and dumping—have fueled further speculation about the token’s future price movements.

Impact on XRP’s price and market outlook

The surge in whale activity has led to varied market sentiments regarding XRP’s price trajectory.

Amid these transactions, a renowned crypto market analyst has predicted a potential bull run for the Ripple-backed token, despite the current turbulent price movements.

However, XRP continues to trade in the red, adding to the uncertainty and speculation among market participants.

Legal backdrop: Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit

Adding to the intrigue is the ongoing Ripple vs. U.S. SEC lawsuit, with both parties poised to file letter briefs in opposition to omnibus-letter motions today.

The legal battle’s outcome could significantly influence XRP’s market behavior, further intensifying the current market speculation.

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