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XRPUSD Ripple

0.5242

0.0084 (1.63%)

22:07:35 - Realtime Data

Name	Symbol	Market	Market Cap ($)	Algorithm
Ripple	XRPUSD	Crypto	28,583,249,749	Not Mineable

	Price Change	Price Change %	Current Price	Bid Price	Offer
	0.0084	1.63%	0.5242	0.5241	0.5242

High Price	Low Price	Open Price	Prev. Close	52 Week Range
0.5294	0.5134	0.5159	0.5158	0.399480 - 0.950000

Exchange	Last Trade	Size	Trade Price	Currency
GDAX	22:07:35	1.87	0.5242	USD

Price x Volume	Volume	Base Symbol	Related Pairs
22,308,298.74	42,773,602.04	XRP	XRPEUR	XRPGBP	XRPBTC

XRP Sees Over $12 Million Sell-Off: Whale Warning Or Buying Opportunity?

29/04/2024 9:50am

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The once-booming cryptocurrency XRP, championed by Ripple Labs, finds itself precariously perched on a stormy sea of uncertainty. Recent weeks have been a tempestuous voyage for the digital asset, rocked by a confluence of challenges: regulatory scrutiny, dwindling investor confidence, and now, the ominous exodus of major whales. Related Reading: Render Revving Up: Analyst Predicts Potential Climb To $16 XRP Whale Exodus Sparks Fear These “whales,” the deep-pocketed investors holding vast quantities of XRP, have begun executing sizable sell orders, sending tremors through the market. On-chain data reveals a colossal transfer exceeding 24 million units, valued at slightly over $12 million, departing from the Bitvavo exchange and vanishing into an anonymous wallet. Such sizeable movements are often interpreted as a bearish signal, signifying a potential lack of faith among these influential investors and casting a dark cloud over XRP’s immediate future. Source: Whale Alert/X XRP Price Takes A Tumble The negative undercurrents permeating the market have manifested in a precipitous decline of XRP’s price. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at a meager $0.51, representing a staggering 16% devaluation over the past month alone. This price plunge underscores XRP’s struggle to regain its footing amidst a broader market correction that has gripped the cryptocurrency space since May 2023. Institutional Investors Lose Their Appetite For XRP Adding fuel to the fire of anxiety is a noticeable decline in institutional interest. Insights gleaned from Santiment’s data point towards a palpable disinterest among entities holding significant XRP reserves. XRP market cap currently at $27.7 billion. Chart: TradingView.com Investors with holdings ranging from 100,000 to 100 XRP, typically categorized as high-net-worth individuals or institutional players, are exhibiting signs of skepticism. This trend further diminishes XRP’s allure in the market, amplifying the prevailing bearish sentiment. On-Chain Metrics Signal Trouble On The Horizon Looking deeper into the murky waters of XRP’s on-chain metrics reveals a disturbing trend – a decline in both network growth and transaction velocity. The acquisition of new users on the XRP network appears to be stagnating, coupled with a decrease in the frequency of transactions. XRP 24-hour price action. Source: CoinMarketCap This suggests a potential loss of interest among investors and a reluctance to trade XRP. However, a solitary beacon of hope shines through the gloom – a surge in long-term holders. This uptick indicates that some investors remain confident in XRP’s long-term prospects, choosing to hold onto their assets despite the current turbulence. Related Reading: Is SUI Sinking? TVL Tanks As Crypto Price Fails To Keep Afloat Development Activity Dwindles, Raising Concerns About Innovation The realm of development also paints a concerning picture for XRP. Indicators such as code commits and the number of active developers working on XRP-related projects have displayed a downward trajectory. This dearth of development activity raises concerns about a potential lack of innovation or progress within the XRP ecosystem. A stagnant ecosystem can further erode investor confidence and exacerbate the bearish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency. Featured image from Corporate Finance Institute, chart from TradingView

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