XRP Price Decline: Is Ripple Selling Off Tokens?

XRP Price Decline: Is Ripple Selling Off Tokens?

After surging above the $0.51 mark on Monday, the XRP price has been on a decline once more. This has seen the asset drop back below $0.49 as obvious selling pressure continues to mount on the altcoin. The major focus of holders has been on where this sell pressure is coming from and a number […]


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