Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has transferred a total of 61 million XRP ($30.6 million) to cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp in two separate transactions on Monday and Tuesday, as reported by Whale Alert. This move comes as the XRP market experiences a significant downturn, with prices falling by 8.5%.
On Tuesday, Ripple Labs moved 30.7 million XRP ($15.3 million) to Bitstamp. This transfer followed a similar one made just a day earlier on Monday, when the company sent 30.3 million XRP to the same exchange.
These transactions have raised speculation about Ripple’s intentions amidst the dropping prices of XRP. One possible explanation could be that Ripple is considering selling its holdings at a loss due to the falling market.
However, another potential reason for these transfers could be related to “Ripple Payments”, formerly known as the On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service. This service uses XRP for fund transfers and could be the destination for these large transactions.
It’s important to note that while these transfers are substantial, they do not definitively indicate Ripple’s future actions or motivations. As of now, Ripple Labs has not made any official comment regarding these transactions or their intended use of the transferred funds.
