Big Investors Hodl: Hundreds of Millions of XRP Moved from Binance

XRP has attracted significant whale interest, with recent on-chain data showing an accumulation spree exceeding 392 million XRP. This accumulation comes amidst a broader market uptrend, though XRP has yet to experience the same level of price growth as other cryptocurrencies.

Whale Alert, a service that tracks crypto whale transactions, identified a series of large transfers involving millions of XRP moving from exchange wallets to unknown destinations. These transactions suggest a coordinated effort by investors to acquire XRP at its current price point.

Breakdown of Whale Transactions

The first five transactions show a consistent pattern, each involving the transfer of roughly 18 million XRP tokens.

The first transfer saw 18.346 million XRP ($11.2 million) move to an unidentified wallet. Subsequent transactions followed a similar structure, with each transfer hovering around 18 million XRP and totaling 92.558 million XRP.

Interestingly, all five transactions originated from Binance, with the recipient wallets all created on January 3, 2024. This consistency has sparked speculation that these movements could be internal fund transfers by Binance itself.

The sixth and largest transaction deviated from the pattern, with a single unidentified whale accumulating a substantial 300 million XRP ($187.13 million) at the time. While this transaction also originated from Binance, the recipient wallet differed. Shortly after receiving the funds, the whale moved 257 million XRP to a newly created address, which currently holds the majority of the tokens.

Large investors accumulating significant quantities of XRP is not a new phenomenon within the cryptocurrency market. However, now that Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, whales are looking around for cryptocurrencies with the potential to do the same.

Is a Price Increase on the Horizon?

The intensifying whale activity has increased optimism surrounding the XRP’s future value. The whales may believe that XRP has significant room for growth, considering its current price point compared to previous highs and the recent surge.

Developments within the XRP ecosystem, such as the ongoing expansion of its utility as a settlement currency, could also attract these whales.

The broader cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing an upswing, and these whales might be positioning themselves to capitalize on a potential price surge within the XRP market specifically. XRP was among the best performers in the 2017/18 bull run, and many believe it can replicate those gains in 2024.

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Tobi Loba

Tobi Loba is a passionate writer with a vast interest in the stock market. She joined the crypto ecosystem about three years ago and has written lots of ebooks and articles in relation to cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. Tobi Loba earned her degree at the University of Ibadan.