<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/altcoin/shib-xrp-and-other-altcoins-experience-surge-in-whale-activity-is-it-time-to-worry/">SHIB, XRP, and Other Altcoins See Surge in Whale Activity – Is It Time to Worry?</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>In an unexpected turn of events, the cryptocurrency market is currently abuzz with heightened whale activity, specifically involving Shiba Inu (SHIB), XRP, and a couple of other altcoins. The question that naturally arises is whether these whales are orchestrating a massive sell-off.</p> 
<p>Here’s everything you need to know. </p> 
<h2 id="shiba-inus-roller-coaster-ride" data-name="shiba-inus-roller-coaster-ride" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Shiba Inu’s Roller Coaster Ride</strong></h2> 
<p>The meme-fueled <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/shiba-inu-price-prediction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Shiba Inu token (SHIB)</a> has recently been a hot topic of discussion, experiencing a remarkable price surge earlier this month. However, the landscape has since shifted, and SHIB is now undergoing a substantial retracement.</p> 
<p>Recent data from the <a href="https://etherscan.io/token/0x95ad61b0a150d79219dcf64e1e6cc01f0b64c4ce" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Etherscan tracker</a> has revealed a staggering transfer of 44 billion SHIB tokens, orchestrated by crypto whales, leaving the community both astonished and intrigued.</p> 
<p>Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/shiba-inu-price-analysis-with-shibarium-live-will-shib-price-complete-a-bullish-maneuver/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Shiba Inu Price Analysis: With Shibarium Live, Will SHIB Price Complete A Bullish Maneuver?</a></p> 
<h2 id="whale-moves-have-captured-eyeballs" data-name="whale-moves-have-captured-eyeballs" class="wp-block-heading">Whale Moves Have Captured Eyeballs</h2> 
<p>These significant transactions were carried out through a mere 12 transfers, each involving a varying range of one to eight billion SHIB tokens per transfer. The tokens were notably transferred from well-known exchanges such as Crypto.com, Binance, OKX, and Coinbase.</p> 
<p><a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-vs-sec-could-compromise-be-on-horizon-ex-sec-officials-take-on-judge-jacksons-approach/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance</a> takes the spotlight, as a jaw-dropping 12.4 billion SHIB tokens set off on their journey, split into chunks as massive as eight billion tokens per segment. The remaining 44 billion SHIB tokens were shuffled among undisclosed wallets and exchanges.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Buckle up <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SHIBARMY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#SHIBARMY</a> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f6f8.png" alt="🛸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Shibarium is officially live and ready to explore: <a href="https://t.co/56VsqOa2jt" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/56VsqOa2jt</a></p>— Shib (@Shibtoken) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shibtoken/status/1691935726244409446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 16, 2023</a> 
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<p>Despite the launch of Shiba Inu’s Shibarium, the token’s price trajectory has been downward. However, it’s important to highlight that SHIB’s journey in August did witness an 8.6% increase.</p> 
<h2 id="xrps-twists-and-turns-dont-stop" data-name="xrps-twists-and-turns-dont-stop" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>XRP’s Twists and Turns</strong> Don’t Stop</h2> 
<p><a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/xrp-ripple-price-prediction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a>, renowned for its legal battles and regulatory hurdles, enjoyed a significant price rally in July following a partial victory in the SEC case. However, August has brought about a change in fortunes, as XRP prices experienced a substantial correction.</p> 
<p>After surging past the $0.83 mark previously, the value of XRP has dipped and now rests below $0.589. This volatility in market value raises questions and piques curiosity, prompting us to delve deeper into the factors influencing these fluctuations.</p> 
<p>Related: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/xrp-price-analysis-xrp-outperforms-the-altcoin-market-despite-recent-retracement/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP Outperforms Altcoin Market, Analysts See $1.3 Price Target</a></p> 
<p><strong>Whales at Play</strong></p> 
<p>Signs of life within the XRP network’s whale community have reemerged, igniting conversations about a possible accumulation phase. While August paints a picture of transformation for XRP, its performance displays a decline of 16.8%.</p> 
<p>Our on-chain data spotlights a notable surge in activity for Sandbox and PancakeSwap (CAKE), particularly concerning substantial transactions.</p> 
<h2 id="shaking-up-the-status-quo" data-name="shaking-up-the-status-quo" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Shaking Up the Status Quo</strong></h2> 
<p>In an unforeseen twist on Monday, <a href="https://insights.santiment.net/read/following-the-whale-while-others-fail-7360" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">whale transactions</a> involving considerable sums exceeding $100K surged. This unexpected maneuver adds an extra layer of intrigue to the ongoing SAND saga.</p> 
<p>These developments contrast with the performance, which has seen a 15.3% decrease in August.</p> 
<p>Notably, the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/pancakeswap-cake-price-prediction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">PancakeSwap (CAKE)</a> token has recently observed a peak in whale transactions surpassing $100K, hinting at potential progress for this well-regarded token. Throughout August, CAKE’s performance has shown an 8.7% decline.</p>

SHIB, XRP, and Other Altcoins See Surge in Whale Activity – Is It Time to Worry?

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