Concerns are emerging within the XRP community regarding the authenticity of its recent market behavior. All Things XRP (@XRP_investing), a well-known figure in the community, recently shared a thread on X, revealing how much XRP price action is influenced more by automated systems than by genuine human trading activity. IS XRP'S PRICE REALLY DRIVEN BY THE MARKET? Or are trading bots quietly pulling the strings? The truth will shake your confidence in “organic” crypto markets. Let’s reveal the truth. pic.twitter.com/TRSrnXQuOo — All Things XRP (@XRP_investing) May 9, 2025 Automated Trading May Dominate Crypto Markets According to All Things XRP, up to 75% of all trades on cryptocurrency exchanges are conducted by automated systems rather than individual investors. On some smaller and less trustworthy platforms, he suggests that the volume of bot trades reaches as high as 95%. This level of automation raises significant doubts about the reliability of chart patterns and technical indicators, which traders often depend on for decision-making. If these patterns are not from organic trades, predicting investor behavior becomes increasingly difficult. XRP’s Liquidity Makes It a Target All Things XRP highlighted the digital asset’s unique market conditions, which he claims make it particularly appealing to algorithmic traders. Its combination of high liquidity and consistent volatility provides fertile ground for automated strategies such as arbitrage and high-frequency trading. Tactics, including spoofing, where fake orders are placed to mislead traders, and wash trading, where the same entity buys and sells simultaneously to create artificial activity, may distort short-term price signals. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Some of this bot activity has previously been attributed to Ripple , and All Things XRP suggested that under these conditions, individual retail traders may find themselves at a disadvantage. Concerns Over Market Manipulation Fears of market manipulation persist. He drew attention to the Operation Token Mirrors investigation in 2024 that exposed bot activity on NexFundAI, which inflated trading volumes and caused investor losses. This incident has raised alarms about similar practices affecting XRP, especially as regulators like the SEC and FBI struggle to keep up with the decentralized nature of crypto exchanges. He also warned that technical analysis may be unreliable in XRP markets dominated by bots. He suggested price movements may not reflect real investor sentiment, urging greater focus on fundamental developments and evolving regulations. Decentralized Platforms Offer Hope Software developer Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) echoed these concerns, claiming bots have compromised centralized exchanges. He highlighted the XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange ( XRPL DEX ) as a more transparent alternative. Its on-chain data, slower speeds, and adaptive fees help reduce the impact of high-frequency trading bots. Van Code stressed that for XRPL DEX to become a viable alternative, key upgrades are needed, such as fiat on-ramps for RLUSD, credible wrapped asset issuers, better trading interfaces, and broader user participation. He remains optimistic that a shift toward user-controlled, transparent trading is possible. 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 Is XRP Price Really Driven by the Market? Expert States the Shocking Truth appeared first on Times Tabloid .
