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According to data sourced from <a href="https://twitter.com/whale_alert/status/1696245176761454594?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">WhaleAlert</a>, a reliable tracker of large crypto transactions, 29.2 million XRP tokens, equivalent to a staggering value of $15.2 million, were transferred from an undisclosed wallet to the renowned Bitstamp exchange. This event marks yet another occurrence of a similar nature within recent days, raising curiosity within the cryptocurrency community. 
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 🚨 29,200,000 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#XRP</a> (15,202,278 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitstamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitstamp</a><a href="https://t.co/fznV3OKVTp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/fznV3OKVTp</a>— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) <a href="https://twitter.com/whale_alert/status/1696245176761454594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 28, 2023</a> 
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Notably, a comparable incident unfolded yesterday, as almost a billion XRP embarked on a journey toward the European exchange Bitvavo, alongside the very same destination&nbsp;— Bitstamp. 
Broadly speaking, two primary scenarios come to mind. The first revolves around the conventional notion that an unidentified whale might be orchestrating these movements with the intention of selling the <a href="https://u.today/almost-billion-xrp-withdrawn-from-crypto-exchange-in-past-two-days-price-drops-234" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a> tokens at a later juncture. This conjecture aligns with the common perception that most crypto transfers to exchanges are selling events. 
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A more nuanced perspective emerges as the second scenario. The sender's address, while not directly affiliated with any particular entity, is recognized for its historical involvement in sending XRP. In this context, it is crucial to recall that Bitstamp enjoys a longstanding partnership with <a href="https://u.today/ripples-garlinghouse-teases-major-nyc-event" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a>, utilizing its services and being partially owned by a crypto company. 
This prompts speculation that the influx of 29.2 million XRP tokens into <a href="https://u.today/ripple-acquires-stake-in-bitstamp-heres-whats-known" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitstamp</a> might not solely be driven by the intention of a major whale to offload assets but could instead stem from a technical exigency such as the need to bolster reserves. 
It is important to note that these are merely suppositions; ascertaining the true intent remains a challenge. Nonetheless, the frequency of significant <a href="https://u.today/xrp-under-extreme-conditions-data-shows" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a> transactions piques interest, hinting at a narrative worth following closely.

Millions of XRP Flow into Ripple Partner Exchange: What's Behind This Move?

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