XRP Holders In Panic Selling Frenzy? Sub-$0.50 Looms
The price of XRP, the native token of Ripple, seems to be teetering on the edge of a short-term decline, according to an analysis of on-chain data by NewsBTC. While bulls might want to hold their horses, the report paints a picture of a market potentially succumbing to selling pressure in the immediate future. RR Whales Shedding Weight: A Bearish Signal? The report raises a red flag with the movement of XRP in large wallets. Investors holding between 100,000 and 1 million XRP have been noticeably reducing their holdings. This suggests a potential increase in sell pressure, as these....
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