In a recent tweet, software engineer Vincent Van Code offered his perspective on XRP price suppression, amplifying a detailed thread from a pseudonymous enthusiast XRP advocate @Mike_XRP. Both contributors laid out the mechanics behind price movements in the crypto market, focusing on XRP and how the activity of institutional players through non-public mechanisms, such as dark pools, affects its visible market behavior. Vincent Van Code emphasized that while the public order books are often viewed as transparent indicators of market demand and supply, they are heavily influenced by sophisticated trading bots. These bots dominate most visible market activity and are designed strategically to capitalize on retail investor behavior. He reiterated that true long-term value emerges not from responding to these surface-level fluctuations but from consistent accumulation and patience, stating, “Time and time again, we come back to BUY AND HOLD [LONG TERM].” Dark Pools: The Hidden Layer of Crypto Markets The core of the explanation comes from Mike_XRP’s expansive breakdown of dark pools and how they are used to suppress the apparent price of digital assets like XRP. According to Mike, dark pools are private trading venues for institutional entities, hedge funds, and governments to execute large transactions without affecting the public price. These dark pools are frequently hosted by centralized exchanges such as Binance or Coinbase but operate outside the view of the public order book. To illustrate, Mike used the hypothetical scenario of BlackRock seeking to acquire one billion XRP. If this were attempted on a public exchange, the order would immediately cause a massive price surge due to its size. However, to avoid this, institutions opt for stealthier routes like OTC desks and dark pools, which allow such purchases to be matched privately. These transactions are not visible to the public until they are completed and settled, often showing up after on blockchain trackers like Whale Alert. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Artificially Suppressed Prices and Delayed Reactions This method of purchasing prevents typical market reactions such as price spikes and fear of missing out among retail investors. The result, Mike explains, is a suppressed market price that does not reflect actual demand. The public remains unaware of these large-scale transactions until they have concluded, at which point the opportunity to react has already passed. Mike further pointed out that the supply of assets like XRP and BTC on public exchanges is nearing historic lows, while institutions accumulate off-market. As these dark pool sources of liquidity are exhausted, institutions will eventually be forced to buy on the open market. At that point, there may be a rapid upward correction in prices due to diminished supply and delayed demand response. Monitoring Liquidity Over Market Price He contends that this system of suppressed pricing is not incidental, but rather part of the strategy of institutional investors who prefer to accumulate assets quietly and efficiently. He urged retail participants not to rely solely on price charts, which may offer misleading signals in a manipulated environment. Instead, Mike suggested monitoring exchange flows and on-chain liquidity data to gauge the true state of market conditions. Both tweets ultimately converge on a shared view: that the visible price of XRP does not currently reflect its intrinsic value, technological advantages, or institutional interest. Instead, the market is influenced by practices that obscure real-time demand, giving a false impression of stagnation or lack of momentum. As Vincent concluded, the prudent strategy for those who believe in XRP’s long-term viability is to remain patient and understand the larger forces at play behind the scenes. 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 urged to do in-depth 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 XRP Price Suppression Explained In Detail appeared first on Times Tabloid .
