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XRP Whale Accumulation Reaches Record High Amid 20% Price Surge

by Sham
August 8, 2024
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XRP Whale Accumulation Reaches Record High Amid 20% Price Surge
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  • XRP whale holdings hit an all-time high, with wallets holding between 1M-10M XRP collectively possessing over 7 billion coins worth approximately $4.42 billion.
  • The surge in XRP’s market cap and whale accumulation, coupled with heightened social media activity, suggests growing investor interest and speculation around XRP’s future price trajectory.
  • A recent court ruling in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, with the judge imposing a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs, signals a crucial development in the case, boosting confidence among XRP investors.

The long-running lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the SEC appears to be reaching its conclusion. In the meantime, XRP whales are accumulating record amounts of the cryptocurrency.

Ripple $XRP wallets holding 1 million to 10 million coins now possess over 7 billion $XRP 🚀 pic.twitter.com/4XD38toL5T

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) August 8, 2024

XRP Price Surges as Whales Stockpile Billions in Tokens

XRP has seen impressive gains over the past month, significantly outperforming the broader crypto market. The price of XRP recently jumped nearly 20% in a single day, reaching $0.64 before settling around $0.61.

This bullish price action comes as a cohort of large XRP holders has amassed a huge trove of tokens. Wallets containing 1 million to 10 million XRP now hold a collective 7.06 billion coins worth about $4.42 billion. This represents an all-time high for this group of whale entities.

In August alone, these whales accumulated over 662 million additional XRP, highlighting their confidence in the asset’s future trajectory. The influx of new capital from whales has propelled XRP’s market cap up by 23% in the past day.

Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Nears Conclusion

The renewed optimism surrounding XRP comes on the heels of major developments in Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC. On August 7th, the presiding judge imposed a $125 million penalty on Ripple Labs for violating securities laws.

More importantly, this ruling signals that the case is likely nearing its end after more than two years of litigation. The judge’s actions have given XRP investors hope that the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the asset will soon be resolved.

Many in the crypto industry are celebrating the impending conclusion to the lawsuit as an overall win for the maturation of the space. The case has forced greater clarity around whether certain digital assets should be classified as securities.

Conclusion

With whale accumulation hitting record levels and the SEC lawsuit apparently approaching resolution, the market is growing more confident about XRP’s future. The cryptocurrency has seen a remarkable resurgence this past month even as broader assets struggle. However, the legal outcome could still alter XRP’s trajectory depending on the final ruling.

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