XRP Exchange Reserve Soars Amid Market Downturn
XRP's price has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, and its exchange reserve has taken a significant hit. The token's prolonged correction led to a massive decline in its value, causing it to drop below the top four crypto assets by market capitalization. BNB took over the spot, pushing XRP down to sixth place, ahead of stablecoins USDT and USDC.
According to data from CryptoQuant, the total number of XRP tokens available for sale on Binance has reached 2.61 billion as of Saturday, August 8. This surge in exchange reserve is a result of heightened sell pressure, with more XRP tokens being deposited for sale than withdrawn over the past days.
XRP's price has recently surged past its recent lows to around $1.04, indicating that it may eventually close the week on a stronger note. However, investor confidence remains low due to the consistent market downturn and unstable prices.