Mystery Surrounds Sudden Release of Half Billion XRP from Ripple Escrow
The XRP community is abuzz with speculation after a surprise movement of 500 million XRP tokens from Ripple escrow accounts. This sudden release, deviating from the usual monthly schedule, has left many questioning Ripple's motives and its potential impact on the XRP market.
Large, Unexpected Transfer Raises Questions
Data from Whale Alert reveals two separate transactions totalling 500 million XRP, valued at roughly $306.5 million. This breaks the pattern of Ripple's standard practice of releasing XRP every month. The origin of the tokens adds another layer of intrigue.
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While the address used for the transfer has been linked to Ripple since 2017, public records show it has been dormant sin...