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Whales Move 80M Coins Post Massive Escrow Movements, What’s Next?
In a gripping turn of events, XRP, the Ripple Labs-backed cryptocurrency, has taken crypto investors by storm with massive whale movements post attention-nabbing escrow transactions and price volatility. On-chain data showcases that nearly 80 million coins were shuffled against the backdrop of billions of XRP escrow locks and unlocks recorded over the weekend.
This dramatic turn of events has sparked a flurry of speculation among crypto market participants about XRP’s future price trajectory, which is already shrouded in uncertainty due to the ongoing legal skirmish between Ripple and the U.S. SEC. Here’s a concise report on the whale activity and massive escrow transactions that unfolded over the weekend, further adding to the unpredictability of XRP’s future.
80M XRP Shifted by Whales, Billions Shuffled In Escrow
According to the data unveiled by Whale Alert, an on-chain transaction tracker, 80 million coins were shifted by XRP whales after 1 billion XRP was unlocked from escrow, and 800 million coins were locked in the same. Meanwhile, among the 80 million coins shuffled, one whale accumulated while the other offloaded XRP to exchanges. This has added a layer of intrigue to the Ripple-backed asset’s future price movements.
Simultaneously, data for the weekend shows that 1.2 billion coins were initially moved to Ripple. Moreover, 1 billion tokens were unlocked from escrow at unknown wallets while 800 million XRP was locked in escrow at Ripple. These transactions, collectively, have further shrouded XRP’s future price movements in a cloud of uncertainty.
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XRP Price Consolidates, What’s Next?
As of writing, XRP’s price stood at $0.5173, down 2.01% in the past 24 hours. The token’s 24-hour lows and highs are $0.5093 and $0.5194, underscoring an extremely tight trading session for the coin. Moreover, weekly charts show a sideways-moving price trajectory, keeping crypto market investors on their toes.
On the flip side, Coinglass data reveals a significant surge in XRP futures OI, jumping 2.30% to $630.56 million, followed by a remarkable 118.50% increase in the derivatives market volume to $597.14 million. This surge underscores the heightened trading activity in the derivatives market, accompanied by increased investor interest in the asset.
On the other hand, the RSI surfaced around 46, flagging broader neutrality with slight downside pressure on the asset. These mixed market technicals have set off a wave of speculations and uncertainty for XRP’s future.
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In remarkable XRP news, HashKey Capital has rolled out Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund in an attempt to open the floodgates for institutional investors. The digital asset investment firm has tapped Ripple as an anchor investor, building on previous high-level partnerships between both entities.
HashKey Capital Launches Asia-first Tracker Fund
Digital asset investment giant HashKey Capital has announced its first investment product to track XRP’s price. According to a press release, HashKey Capital launched the first XRP Tracker Fund in Asia, providing investors with institutional-grade exposure to XRP price.
The newly minted fund will provide institutional investors with XRP exposure without the hassle of direct ownership, trading or custody. Per the announcement, the XRP Tracker Fund will mirror the price of XRP with investors with cash subscription and monthly redemptions.
The latest fund is HashKey’s third tracker fund after the successful rollout of its Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the XRP news, plans are underway to convert the XRP Tracker Fund into an ETF with HashKey Capital targeting a two-year timeline.
Hashkey Capital disclosed that Ripple will provide the first round of funding for the tracker fund. Apart from seeding the initial investment, Ripple is tapped to become an anchor investor, committing a significant amount of cash.
Ripple, fresh from its Hidden Road broker deal is keen on deepening existing ties with HashKey Capital. Top on the list for both parties is the exploration of new investment products, tokenization, and DeFi solutions.
XRP ETFs Are Gathering Steam
HashKey says choosing XRP as its third tracker fund in Asia was an obvious choice for the investment firm. The press release mentions XRP’s functionalities in enabling efficient transactions beyond traditional alternatives. Already, conversations of a SWIFT integration with Ripple is growing louder and the impact on XRP price.
“XRP stands out as one of the most innovative cryptocurrencies in today’s market attracting global enterprises who use it to transact, tokenize and store value,” HashKey Capital Liquid Funds partner Vivien Wong.
While XRP is gaining traction, anticipation for an XRP ETF has reached an all-time high. An XRP leveraged ETF had a strong start to life, outperforming Solana to set a new altcoin record.
At the moment, a handful of XRP spot ETFs from top investment firms are awaiting approval by the SEC. Industry expert All Things XRP predicts that nine XRP spot ETFs will be approved by the SEC.
Aliyu Pokima
Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he’s not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
Shiba Inu meme coin has recently rattled the crypto market by following one of the latest trends in the sector. The crypto’s team shared an X post this Friday that read, “Shib is for everyone.” This post follows the recent “Base is for everyone” token buzz.
Notably, Coinbase Layer 2 network Base earlier posted a very similar comment on X. As an upshot, the crypto realm saw the unintended launch of a new coin, with its price skyrocketing momentarily before falling from grace.
Shiba Inu Team Shares “Shib Is For Everyone” Post After Base, Here’s The Scoop
Shiba Inu team’s account @Shibtoken shared an X post on April 18 that read, “Shib is for everyone.” Further, the team shared another post soon after that read “Coined it.” The latter post was linked to Zora, a platform that allows users to mint content as tokens.
As mentioned above, these posts mainly follow the Coinbase L2 network’s recent chronicle. It’s noteworthy that the Layer 2 network shared an X post that read “Base is for everyone, followed by another post that read, “Just coin it,” linking it to the platform Zora.
The upshot? A domino effect kicked in, and these posts by the Layer 2 network ignited the launch of a new token that wasn’t even officially verified. Notably, this new token soon hit a market cap of over $20 million before erasing over 40% in value and retracing to $11 million. In turn, crypto market traders and investors are left abuzz amid this token’s launch, whilst the Shiba Inu team is now following similar footsteps.
It’s notable that some crypto traders even turned a mere $4.5K investment into a whopping $666K with the new “Base is for everyone” token. This saga put a major spotlight on the crypto project, with some even tossing insider trading and rug-pull allegations.
Did SHIB Price React Similarly To “Base Is For Everyone” Token?
Meanwhile, the hourly SHIB price chart shows that the meme coin witnessed a 1% uptick after the post by @Shibtoken, reaching $0.0000118. Its price recovered after hitting a low of $0.00001164 intraday. Notably, market experts like IAmCryptoWolfy are wondering about the sudden jump in Shiba Inu price, highlighting the surge on X.
However, this upward trajectory is relatively diminished compared to what the new Base token witnessed before falling. Besides, CoinGape recently reported that SHIB’s daily volume has also hit remarkable levels. As a result, traders and investors remain optimistic about what lies next for the meme coin’s price as it taps into one of the latest market trends amid bullish dynamics.
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Pi Network price is staring down the barrel of a gun as it faces the grim prospects of heightened price volatility. Cryptocurrency analyst Dr Altcoin warns that an avalanche of new accounts on Banxa with small Pi balances poses increased danger for the Pi Network price.
Dr Altcoin Warns Of Price Volatility From Banxa Account Activity
Pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Dr Altcoin has urged Pi Network investors to brace for the impact of incoming price volatility. Dr Altcoin revealed in an X post that a coordinated account activity on the cryptocurrency trading platform Banxa may affect Pi Network price stability.
He opines that Banxa is allowing the creation of multiple accounts, with a common denominator being their funding with small Pi Coin balances. The new accounts all have a balance of 0.98 Pi valued at around $0.61 in coordinated fashion.
“Banxa is creating many new accounts, each with a balance of 0.98 Pi,” said Dr Altcoin. “This could lead to price volatility.”
While the entity behind the synchronized account creation remains unknown, Dr Altcoin notes that extreme price volatility is on the horizon. Firstly, small wallets have seen action in wash trading scams to simulate fake market activity. Secondly, a concerted sale of Pi Coins in the wallets can create artificial sell pressure for Pi Network.
By keeping Pi balances under the 1 Pi mark, there is chatter that the entity is attempting to sidestep exchange rules and avoid detection.
In early April, Banxa rolled out support for Pi Network allowing users to buy, sell and hold Pi Coins on the platform. Since the integration, there have been over 1.2 million Pi Coin buys on Banxa,
Pi Network Records Significant Whale Activity
While Banxa accounts are buying miniscule amounts of Pi, whales are loading up their holdings with seismic purchases. The number of Pi Coins on exchanges dropped from 365 million to 359 million in under 48 hours. The decline of 6 million Pi Coins from exchanges is considered a clear sign of whales stacking up on the asset.
For now, it is unclear if the heightened whale activity is connected to the Banxa account activity. If connected, a classic pump and dump scheme may be in the offing for Pi Network price.
At the moment, Pi Network price is trading at $0.6 and shows no signs of wild price volatility. Pi Network’s momentum is surging to new levels, flashing indicators to reclaim the $1 dollar mark.
There is speculation that Pi Coin can reach highs of $30 if top banks start using Pi with a chain link integration driving up a short-term burst to $3,
Aliyu Pokima
Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he’s not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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