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Unknown XRP Whale Withdraws 6.3 Million XRP From Upbit

Current wallet data indicate the address now holds 119,800 XRP after receiving 6.3 million XRP from Upbit, suggesting the tokens were broadly redistributed.

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Summary

An unidentified large holder, often called a whale in crypto markets, withdrew 6.3 million XRP from Upbit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange. Current wallet data show the address now holds 119,800 XRP worth $171,800, far below the amount it received the previous day. The activity indicates the wallet has been active since the transfer and has broadly distributed the XRP to other addresses.

Terms & Concepts
  • Whale: A wallet or investor holding a large amount of a cryptocurrency, often large enough to draw market attention when moving funds.
  • On-chain data: Blockchain-recorded transaction data that can be used to track wallet balances, transfers, and network activity.
  • Upbit: A South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange where users can trade and withdraw digital assets including XRP.