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Ripple Moves 294K RLUSD Stablecoins, What’s Happening?

Ripple Moves 294K RLUSD Stablecoins, What’s Happening?

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar, has been involved in a series of substantial on-chain transfers ahead of its anticipated launch. Blockchain data showed that Ripple’s Treasury moved a total of 294,000 RLUSD tokens across multiple transactions. The largest transfer involved 78,500 RLUSD from Ripple’s Treasury to an unidentified wallet, with subsequent transfers to other unknown wallets.

RLUSD Stablecoin Sees Substantial Transfers Ahead of Launch

According to Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, Ripple recently moved 294,000 RLUSD stablecoin tokens across high-volume transactions, sparking XRP price rally speculations. The largest transfer recorded was 78,500 RLUSD, initially moved from Ripple’s Treasury to unknown wallets and later transferred between unidentified wallets.

Other significant movements included transfers of 68,500 RLUSD and 58,500 RLUSD between various wallets. These transfers mark the first notable movements since the RLUSD minting process ended on October 26, indicating possible final preparations for the stablecoin’s launch.

Speculation around the motives behind these transfers has grown, with market analysts proposing several potential reasons. Some suggest that Ripple might be testing wallet functionality and liquidity management before the public release of the RLUSD stablecoin. These transactions, occurring just weeks before the launch are strategic moves to ensure sufficient liquidity and efficient operations for early trading.

Ripple’s Parallel XRP Transfer Fuels Investor Curiosity

In addition to RLUSD stablecoin movements, Ripple transferred 470 million XRP tokens on November 6, valued at approximately $250.45 million. This transaction led to considerable speculation among investors. The purpose of this significant XRP transfer remains unconfirmed, though some analysts believe it may relate to Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, which supports cross-border payments using XRP.

On-chain data revealed that the wallet receiving this large XRP transfer subsequently moved 100 million XRP to another address, valued at $53.27 million. However, Ripple has not made any official statements regarding the purpose of these XRP movements.

However, the upcoming launch of RLUSD stablecoin has prompted discussions about its impact on XRP price. Some analysts speculate that the stablecoin’s introduction may drive increased demand, pushing XRP price toward $2 in the long term.

Moreover, technical analysis suggests XRP is currently range-bound, with resistance at $0.556 and $0.6. Nonetheless, the Ripple token’s recent surge to a monthly high has sparked optimism for a potential rally toward $1, driven by speculation around SEC leadership changes.

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