Ripple Moves 1 Billion XRP from Escrow: A Sign of XRP Lawsuit Settlement?

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There were a lot of questions about the XRP Ledger Escrow and whether the Ripple Escrow unlock was valid. On July 1, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow but kept 1.3 billion XRP in its spendable wallets, fueling speculation about a potential settlement in the SEC case. Ripple first moved 1.1 billion XRP to new wallets, then locked 800 million XRP back into escrow. Afterward, they transferred an additional 100 million XRP, leaving 300 million XRP available for future use.

What’s behind this unexpected change? Is it a strategic move to financially secure Ripple before the settlement? Ripple’s silence speaks volumes. Stay alert, and this could signal something BIG!

Read more about this interesting update.

Details of the XRP Transactions

Before July 2024, the crypto community was abuzz with a massive transfer of 200 million XRP, valued at approximately $94.56 million, between two anonymous addresses. 

Recently, Whale Alert, a crypto-tracking resource, noted that other transactions were executed in two batches. The first batch moved 1 billion XRP to three different wallets. Shortly after, 800 million XRP was locked up again in escrow. In a second round of transactions, Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP and made further distributions, leaving 1.3 billion XRP segregated for potential liquidity purposes.

Timing and Speculation: Ripple’s Escrow Connection?

The significant XRP movements have triggered discussions about a possible settlement in the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit, which has recently entered the remedies phase. The SEC seeks a hefty $1.95 billion penalty, while Ripple argues for a much lower fine. The public and investors speculate that these actions might indicate preparations for a settlement deal.

Current Status and Market Impact 

The recipient wallet of the 200 million XRP still holds the token without any outbound transactions. Currently, XRP’s price is $0.4819, with a 7-day change of +0.9% and a 24-hour change of +2.1%. 

This substantial XRP transfer and escrow unlock has undoubtedly captured the crypto community’s attention, shedding light on Ripple’s activities and potential market impact.