On June 18, 2025, Whale Alert, a well-known blockchain transaction tracker, reported that Ripple transferred 200 million XRP, valued at approximately $438,999,244 at the time of execution, to an unidentified wallet. The movement was detected and broadcast via social media, where it gained additional attention following commentary from crypto influencer Amelie. The transfer occurred during a period of heightened scrutiny of Ripple’s activities, particularly as the company continues to face regulatory and public pressure related to its ongoing legal matters. Amelie published a tweet in response to the event, highlighting the precise amount and origin of the transfer. She stated that the funds were moved “from Ripple themselves” and questioned the purpose of the transfer, which lacked any accompanying explanation from Ripple. The transaction was verified via Whale Alert’s transaction monitoring interface and linked to the XRP Ledger . The recipient address has not been publicly linked to any exchange, custodian, or partner institution, intensifying uncertainty about its role. BREAKING NEWS: 200,000,000 #XRP WORTH $438,999,244 WERE TRANSFERRED FROM RIPPLE THEMSELVES TO UNKNOWN WALLET! WHAT IS GOING ON? https://t.co/sYU2WtHCvQ pic.twitter.com/5WmiSWTPsN — 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) June 17, 2025 Criticism of Ripple’s Operational Transparency The community’s response to Amelie’s post included concerns over transparency and trust. A user identified as CKS questioned the logic of holding XRP while Ripple continually liquidates its holdings. The user expressed doubt about the company’s intentions and suggested that Ripple’s ongoing activity in the market contradicts the interests of XRP holders. Another user, Economicswizard, commented that the identity of the recipient wallet should be publicly disclosed, describing the lack of information as “shady.” We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Although Ripple routinely conducts monthly sales or redistributions from its XRP holdings , the lack of a formal announcement or designation for this particular transfer has prompted speculation. Neither Ripple nor any affiliated personnel has issued a clarification regarding the destination of the 200 million XRP. Blockchain records confirm that the receiving wallet has no known prior association with centralized exchanges or previously identified Ripple partner addresses. Ongoing Context: Legal and Regulatory Pressures Remain in Focus The transfer arrives during a critical legal phase involving Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although both parties finalized and signed a settlement agreement—Ripple on April 23, 2025, and the SEC on May 8 —they are still awaiting approval from the district court. A joint motion under Rule 60(b) was filed on June 12 , seeking a ruling to allow the case to return from appeal for judgment modification. Presently, the Court of Appeals has paused proceedings until Judge Torres rules on the motion. Amid this unresolved process, market participants have been closely tracking Ripple’s movements. The lack of a clear explanation for the $438 million XRP transfer has led some to question whether the transaction relates to the pending settlement, internal liquidity management, or other undisclosed obligations. At the time of writing, no additional information has been made available about the receiving wallet or the reason for the $438 million equivalent transfer. As the blockchain ledger only records wallet addresses and amounts, further identification requires a statement from Ripple or the involvement of investigative tracking services. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple Abruptly Moved 200M XRP Amid Settlement Brouhaha. Here’s the Destination appeared first on Times Tabloid .
