🚨 $9B XRP Still on the Table? Chris Larsen Wallet Sparks Investor Caution

[madtrader]

XRP might be cruising near the top — but whales are circling the exits.

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is back in the spotlight after 50 million XRP were sent from a wallet linked to him straight to exchanges. And if that sounds like a lot, buckle up: he’s still sitting on a jaw-dropping 2.58 billion XRP, worth around $9 billion at today’s prices.
Just a Warm-Up?

Analyst J. A. Maartunn isn’t sugarcoating it:

“If $200M was just the warm-up... what’s next?”

The concern? This could be a test balloon for a much larger offload — and if more tokens start hitting exchanges, XRP price could get crushed under sell pressure.

Right now, XRP is already 13% off its recent highs, trading around $3.21, after peaking at $3.60 on July 17. And that drop coincided almost perfectly with Larsen’s transfer.
Should You Be Worried?

Other traders are sounding the alarm too. Popular account @ManLyNFT warned:

“Chris Larsen sold nearly $200M XRP in 10 days… Still buying? You might be his exit liquidity.”

Translation: Don’t get dumped on while whales cash out.

This comes at a time when Bitcoin is also dealing with its own whale drama — 80,000 BTC recently moved from a Satoshi-era wallet through Galaxy Digital. And yet, Bitcoin barely flinched.

But XRP? The story might play out differently if more tokens flood the market.
🧠 What to Watch

✅ Wallets linked to Ripple execs (yes, they're trackable on-chain)

✅ On-chain volume surges not linked to major news

✅ Short-term price resistance around $3.40

✅ Any uptick in exchange wallet inflows

How You Could Profit

While big whale moves can spook the market, they also create trading opportunities:

Scalpers: Use volatility to ride short-term moves

Buyers: Look for bounce zones if XRP approaches major support (e.g., $2.80 or $3)

Hedgers: Protect long positions with stop-losses or options strategies

Educated traders: Track wallet data and use it to front-run market sentiment

This is a classic case of “watch what they do, not what they say.”

Bottom line: If you’re holding XRP, don’t get blindsided. Whales play chess, not checkers — and the board is heating up.

Are you staying in or watching from the sidelines?

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[jacson4]

Well‑clear warning from on‑chain data—this isn’t a small transfer. Ripple co‑founder Chris Larsen moved 50 million XRP (~$175M) to exchanges just after XRP peaked near $3.60, prompting a 13% price drop. Crucially, Larsen still holds 2.58 billion XRP ($8.8B). As analyst J.A. Maartunn tweeted:
‘If $200M was just the warm‑up… what’s next? Don’t get dumped on. Don’t be the exit liquidity.’
That stash represents about 4–5% of total XRP supply, a potential tail‑risk for holders and short-term momentum. Traders should closely monitor further outflows before entering fresh positions.

[Nahid10]

This transfer of $175M XRP by Larsen may be more than profit‑taking—it’s potentially a coordinated de-risking move. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged that ~$140M of the tokens landed on centralized exchanges. Meanwhile, XRP open interest surged to a record $8.8B, despite the price fall—suggesting high speculative exposure remains.
With so much XRP still in control of a single holder (~2.5B+), the potential for price shock remains real. Until insider transactions slow or on-chain flows reverse, it pays to tread cautiously—particularly if your position size is exposed to XRP-specific risk.

[Maxwell]

Larsen moving 50M XRP could be the start of a much bigger wave. Smart traders are watching wallets, not headlines.

[Nahiar806]

You don’t want to be buying while billionaires are unloading. Stay alert or pay the price.

[rafihasan]

Bitcoin shows maturity. XRP still reacts like a small pond. Know the game you're playing.