XRP Whale Goes On Shopping Spree: 27 Million Coins Snapped Up As Price Dips

Name	Symbol	Market	Market Cap ($)	Algorithm
Ripple	XRPUSD	Crypto	27,071,976,571	Not Mineable

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Market

Market Cap ($)

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Ripple

XRPUSD

Crypto

27,071,976,571

Not Mineable

	Price Change	Price Change %	Current Price	Bid Price	Offer
	0.0044	0.90%	0.4952	0.4951	0.4952

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Price Change %

Current Price

Bid Price

Offer

0.0044

0.90%

0.4952

0.4951

0.4952

High Price	Low Price	Open Price	Prev. Close	52 Week Range
0.4994	0.4867	0.4892	0.4908	0.399480 - 0.950000

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52 Week Range

0.4994

0.4867

0.4892

0.4908

0.399480 - 0.950000

Exchange	Last Trade	Size	Trade Price	Currency
GDAX	20:27:18	22.56	0.4952	USD

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20:27:18

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0.4952

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Price x Volume	Volume	Base Symbol	Related Pairs
29,304,382.39	59,425,951.58	XRP	XRPEUR	XRPGBP	XRPBTC

Price x Volume

Volume

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Related Pairs

29,304,382.39

59,425,951.58

XRP Whale Goes On Shopping Spree: 27 Million Coins Snapped Up As Price Dips

15/06/2024 4:00pm

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A recent buying spree by a deep-pocketed XRP investor has sent ripples (pun intended) through the cryptocurrency community. This whale, with a seemingly bottomless appetite for XRP, has scooped up nearly 27 million coins, sparking speculation of a potential price surge. However, the broader market sentiment remains murky, leaving investors to navigate a sea of conflicting signals. Related Reading: NEAR Protocol: From Recent Dip To Google Search Darling – Is $16 Next? XRP Whales Bet Big On Coin’s Future The on-chain transaction tracker, Whale Alert, reported a significant purchase by a known XRP whale. This investor, identified by a cryptic wallet address, gobbled up 27.74 million XRP from cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This hefty purchase, valued at roughly $13 million, adds to a growing collection by the same whale, who has been accumulating XRP throughout recent price dips. This aggressive buying behavior is often interpreted as a bullish sign. Whales, with their vast resources, are seen as having a keen understanding of the market and a long-term view. Their willingness to invest heavily in XRP, even during a bearish period, suggests confidence in the asset’s potential for future growth. Technical Indicators Paint A Sunny Picture Adding fuel to the optimistic fire is a recent technical analysis predicting a 20% price increase for XRP by July 15th. This forecast, while not a guarantee, provides a glimmer of hope for investors seeking a return on their XRP holdings. Additionally, XRP has displayed relative stability compared to other cryptocurrencies, experiencing a low price volatility and a high percentage of positive days over the past month. However, a closer look reveals some storm clouds on the horizon. The Fear & Greed Index, a measure of investor sentiment, currently sits at a concerning “extreme greed.” This suggests the market might be overbought, potentially leading to a correction as investors cash out their profits. XRP: On Legal Battles And Conflicting Market Signals Furthermore, the ongoing lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC continues to cast a long shadow over XRP. The outcome of this legal battle could have a significant impact on the price, making any predictions inherently uncertain. XRP’s recent price action presents a confusing picture for technical analysts. On the bullish side, we see a significant increase in Futures Open Interest (OI) and derivatives volume, suggesting growing investor engagement. This could be interpreted as a sign of accumulating positions in anticipation of a price rise. Related Reading: Ethereum Longs Crushed! Who Got Burned In The $62 Million Fire Sale? However, the bullish narrative is challenged by the oversold RSI reading currently hovering near 35. In traditional technical analysis, this suggests the asset might be due for a correction, potentially contradicting the predicted price increase. The current situation surrounding XRP is a classic case of conflicting signals. The whale’s buying spree and the technical analysis offer a bullish narrative, while the Fear & Greed Index and the SEC lawsuit paint a more cautious picture. Featured image from Human Services-UC Davis, chart from TradingView

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