In the shadowy world of cryptocurrency, even whispers can cause ripples. Late Sunday, the crypto community witnessed a significant movement of XRP, just as June gave way to July. At 17:19 UTC, Whale Alert, the eagle-eyed blockchain tracking service, flagged a hefty transfer: 200 million XRP, valued at $94.56 million, moved from one anonymous address to another.
The magnitude and timing of this transaction did not go unnoticed. Speculation ran rampant, with many linking this shift to Ripple’s impending escrow execution slated for July 1. As of now, no official escrow transactions have been detected by community trackers. Yet, the blockchain breadcrumbs suggest deeper connections.
XRP back at Ripple: Details
Examining the anonymous wallets involved, it seems likely they are tied to Ripple. The source wallet, “rP4X2hTa7A,” was activated by the recipient address “rJqiMb94hy” last year, which itself traces back to a Ripple activation in 2021. This intricate web of transactions raises questions about Ripple’s strategy and intentions.
In the days leading up to this large-scale movement, “rP4X2hTa7A” had been busy. Over ten days, it sent smaller amounts of the token to various anonymous addresses. These transactions followed a significant inflow, 250 million XRP deposited on June 20 from the “Ripple 1” wallet. Earlier, on June 7, this same wallet had received 150 million XRP, culminating in a total outflow of 400 million XRP.
This isn’t entirely surprising. The Crypto Basic had previously sounded the alarm, predicting Ripple might unload 400 million XRP in June—double the usual 200 million monthly average. This forecast stemmed from scrutinizing Ripple’s unusual activity leading up to the 1 billion token release from escrow on June 1. As expected, the reserved 400 million tokens found its way into external addresses.
As the dust settles, the recipient wallet of the 200 million XRP holds steady, with no outbound transactions yet. The crypto world watches closely, knowing that in this space, every move can send waves across the market. Ripple’s actions, shrouded in anonymity, continue to fuel speculation and intrigue, leaving observers to wonder about the next big shift.
