Ripple 
$3 drew attention on Friday by releasing approximately 900 million XRP from its escrow account. This significant move coincided with the developments in a crucial lawsuit, leading to market discussions regarding potential future price movements. Currently, XRP trades at around $0.52, with speculation suggesting that recent events could push prices toward new highs.
Increase in XRP Supply
According to Whale Alert data, Ripple released 900 million XRP from escrow on November 1 through two major transactions. The first transaction saw 500 million XRP (valued at $254.70 million) transferred to the address rDqGA2Gfve, while the second transaction involved 400 million XRP (valued at $203 million) sent to the address rw2hzLZgiQ.
These escrow transactions raised concerns among investors by increasing the token supply. Recent data indicates a significant transfer of XRP from whale accounts to exchanges. With an annual inflation rate of about 6%, the circulating supply of XRP Coin continues to grow, dampening price expectations.
Future of XRP
As the appeal process of the Ripple lawsuit continues, large transactions involving XRP Coin have caught attention. The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has set a deadline of January 15 for the SEC to present its opening statement regarding the ongoing case.
Currently trading at $0.51, XRP has experienced high volatility today, influenced by fluctuations in BTC. The token’s daily low and high prices were recorded at $0.5039 and $0.5234, respectively.
XRP Coin’s daily trading volume surged by 42%, reaching $1.25 billion. Recent price analysis suggests that XRP could rise to $25 soon due to the upcoming U.S. elections. Some believe this target is feasible, particularly considering Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance and the Republican Party’s winning chances. However, reaching figures above $3 seems ambitious given the current circulating supply, and double-digit figures might be seen as unrealistic for a one-year period. Open positions for XRP in the futures market fell to $734 million.
Major legal developments and market dynamics could play a crucial role in determining XRP’s future performance. Investors may benefit from closely monitoring both the significant movements in escrow and the outcomes of the SEC lawsuit.
