Whale Dumps 51 Million XRP amid Ripple’s SEC Clash: What’s Next for Crypto Giant?

As a long-term crypto investor with a significant portion of my portfolio dedicated to XRP, I’ve grown accustomed to the legal volatility that comes with being invested in this cryptocurrency. However, the recent turn of events has left me feeling a mix of intrigue and apprehension.


On a regular basis, the legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presents new developments. Nevertheless, recent turns in this case have sparked particular intrigue among the XRP community and the wider crypto market. Most recently, Ripple submitted a rebuttal to the SEC’s opposition to its motion to keep certain documents confidential.

During the back-and-forth discourse, a significant action has emerged from a prominent XRP investor. This development has sparked intrigue not just about the ongoing legal matter, but also about the potential direction of XRP’s pricing in the future.

On May 29, Ripple filed a comprehensive response with Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The company disputed two primary contentions made by the SEC in their arguments. Firstly, the SEC asserts that Ripple’s current financial standing should be taken into account when the court reaches its decision. Secondly, the SEC alleges that the financial data provided by Rippe is outdated.

As a researcher examining this case, I’d like to point out that Ripple has presented an opposing view in response to the criticism of its financial condition. Although they didn’t explicitly disclose their current financial status, they made it clear that they have never denied their ability to cover any potential penalties. Moreover, Ripple’s Chief Financial Officer, Jonathan Bilich, underlined the importance of keeping contractual terms confidential to prevent granting unfair advantages to future business partners.

Massive XRP Dump Sparks Market Speculation

As a crypto investor closely following the legal developments in the XRP community, I’ve noticed an intriguing move by a well-known whale named Rzn. He transferred a substantial amount of XRP – 51.18 million tokens – to two popular cryptocurrency exchanges: Bitstamp and Bitso. Specifically, he transferred 28.05 million XRP, equivalent to approximately $14.67 million, to Bitstamp, and another 23.13 million XRP, worth around $12.11 million, to Bitso.

It’s unsurprising that the transfer has sparked debates regarding potential effects on XRP‘s market movements and price fluctuations.

The current price trend of XRP is evident in its recent volatility. At the time of writing, XRP’s price had decreased by 2.20% over the last 24 hours, with a value of $0.5173. Throughout this period, the XRP price ranged from a low of $0.5137 to a high of $0.5321.

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2024-05-30 13:51