Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, recently stirred a heated debate within the XRP community through a single tweet. The discussion revolved around the potential price surge of XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, which had already jumped nearly 13% over the weekend.
Schwartz Highlights Phrase Tautology
Schwartz shared an image of a plastic can labeled “Pre-Mix Bubble Solution,” promising “10x times the bubbles.” His focus, however, was on the redundancy in the phrase “10x times,” suggesting it should simply read “10x” or “10 times.”
The playful tweet prompted XRP enthusiasts to speculate whether Schwartz was hinting at XRP reaching $10 or experiencing a tenfold price increase.
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The tweet quickly ignited conversations on social media. Community members debated XRP’s potential price trajectory, particularly if it undergoes a 10x increase. Some viewed the tweet as symbolic, linking it to the cryptocurrency’s future milestones.
Whale Alert Reports Massive XRP Transfers
Meanwhile, Whale Alert, a blockchain tracker monitoring significant cryptocurrency movements, reported substantial XRP transfers over the weekend. Ripple moved approximately $200 million worth of XRP, split into two transactions of 50 million XRP and 40 million XRP. The funds, valued at $111.7 million and $89.6 million respectively, went to unidentified cryptocurrency wallets.
Earlier, Whale Alert recorded additional XRP transfers totaling 182 million XRP. These included amounts of 99.9 million, 52.7 million, and 30 million XRP, cumulatively valued at $411 billion in fiat. These high-value movements raised eyebrows, prompting further speculation about Ripple’s intentions.
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Crypto analyst Ali Martinez identified $2.20 as a crucial price level for XRP. He predicted consolidation around this point before attempting to breach the $2.70 resistance. However, if XRP loses the $2.20 support, he warned the price could dip to $1.96.
Currently, XRP trades at $2.20, showing little movement. This follows a sharp decline last week when XRP plummeted 28%, falling from $2.71 to $1.96. Investors remain watchful, closely monitoring XRP’s next move.
