Whale Alert, a crypto tracking platform, has reported a significant transfer of 66,666,659 XRP, valued at approximately $33,065,809, from Binance to an undisclosed wallet. This transaction has triggered speculation about its potential impact on XRP’s price.
🚨 🚨 66,666,659 #XRP (33,065,809 USD) transferred from #Binance to unknown wallethttps://t.co/OwwbvEdBNs
— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) September 2, 2023
XRP Escrow and Legal Battle with SEC
Within the XRP ecosystem, Ripple has recently moved substantial amounts of XRP into secure escrow accounts. Notably, 300,000,000 XRP, valued at approximately $146,927,854, and an additional 500,000,000 XRP, valued at approximately $244,748,526, have been placed in escrow. These actions are occurring amidst an ongoing legal dispute between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple’s legal team responded to the SEC’s appeal against Judge Analisa Torres’ July ruling, which declared that XRP is not a security when sold to the general public.
Increased XRP Activity and Speculation
XRP has witnessed a surge in on-chain transactions, reaching a seven-month high, along with a three-month peak in circulation. These metrics suggest heightened engagement and activity within the XRP ecosystem, potentially driving increased demand for the token. While the path to achieving a $1 XRP price remains uncertain, events within the XRP ecosystem continue to influence the token’s price and spark investor speculation.
