Ripple Resumes RLUSD Movement, Stablecoin Launch Soon?

Ripple’s RLUSD token, a new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, has witnessed significant on-chain movement ahead of its anticipated launch this year. On November 7, blockchain analytics reported multiple high-volume transfers, totaling 294,000 RLUSD, involving both Ripple’s Treasury and various unidentified wallets.

Series of Ripple’s RLUSD Transfers

The most substantial transfer involved 78,500 RLUSD, which moved from Ripple’s Treasury to unknown wallets before being transferred again between unknown wallets. Another significant transaction saw 68,500 RLUSD initially moved from the RLUSD Treasury to an unidentified wallet, and then promptly returned to the Treasury.

Additionally, transfers of 58,500 RLUSD and 88,500 RLUSD were recorded between unidentified wallets, sparking further curiosity among investors and analysts. These mark the first series of transfers after October 26 when the RLUSD minting process came to an end. These movements, occurring shortly before Ripple’s official RLUSD launch, suggest the possibility of liquidity preparations, wallet testing, or strategic distribution.

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 58,500 #RLUSD transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet.https://t.co/1687PFfo12

— Ripple Stablecoin Tracker (@RL_Tracker) November 7, 2024

Market analysts are speculating on potential motives behind these significant transfers. Some hypothesize that the company may have aimed to stabilize RLUSD’s initial price or establish a liquidity pool to support early transactions. Also, the crypto market is anticipating the launch of the stablecoin soon as Ripple had set the date toward the year-end.

Latest XRP Movement

In an event reminiscent of previous large-scale crypto movements, Ripple, the blockchain-based payment company, transferred 470 million XRP tokens on November 6, 2024, a transaction valued at approximately $250.45 million. The transfer, sent to an undisclosed wallet with the address rP4X2…sKxv3, has sparked widespread speculation among cryptocurrency investors and industry experts alike, as the purpose behind this movement remains unknown.

This transaction came on the same day as the reelection of former U.S. President Donald Trump, adding a layer of intrigue as XRP’s price has seen renewed bullish sentiment. Some analysts suggest that the timing of this large transfer could indicate strategic maneuvers by Ripple, possibly related to its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, which facilitates cross-border payments.

On-chain data also revealed that the wallet receiving the 470 million XRP transfer subsequently moved 100 million XRP, valued at $53.27 million, to another address identified as rhWt2…E32hk. This secondary transfer has led some to speculate that the funds might be allocated for legal expenses, potentially tied to the XRP firm’s  prolonged legal conflict with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm, however, has not released any official statement clarifying the purpose of this transaction.

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