XRP News Today: Ripple Co-Founder Sells $140M XRP, Price Falls 10% in July 2025

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has continued selling XRP tokens amid a recent price correction, reigniting discussions about the influence of large holders on cryptocurrency market dynamics. Between July 17 and July 25, 2025, Larsen transferred approximately $140 million worth of XRP to exchanges, with some of these movements coinciding with a 10% decline in XRP’s price during the same period [7]. This follows a $140 million transfer in June 2025, which correlated with a 10.33% drop in XRP’s value and $86 million in liquidations [2]. Analysts suggest Larsen’s activity could indicate ongoing selling pressure, though he retains 2.58 billion XRP tokens, valued at $7.9 billion as of July 8 [1].

The co-founder’s sales have intensified scrutiny as XRP’s price declined by 19% since July 21, 2025, with a single-day 10% drop on July 23 wiping out $7.3 million in long positions on Binance [6]. While some traders link these movements to insider activity, others highlight broader market forces such as macroeconomic trends and industry-wide corrections. Larsen’s July 17 transfer of $175 million worth of XRP preceded a 15% price decline in the following week [9], reinforcing historical patterns where large-scale token sales amplify short-term volatility.

CryptoQuant analyst J.A. Maartun noted that Larsen’s continued sales might signal further downward pressure on XRP prices, suggesting the activity could be part of a larger divestment strategy [1]. Despite holding 2.58 billion XRP—over 1% of the token’s total supply—Larsen has sold 107 million tokens since November 2024, totaling $3.3 billion at current prices [1]. This contrasts with fellow Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb, who ceased selling in July 2022 after divesting most of his allocation. McCaleb and Larsen were each initially allocated 9 billion XRP from Ripple’s 2012 founder distribution, highlighting divergent approaches to managing founder holdings [1].

Market observers emphasize that while Larsen’s actions contribute to liquidity concerns, XRP’s price trajectory is influenced by multifaceted factors. Legal expert Bill Morgan cautioned against oversimplifying XRP’s performance to founder sales, noting the role of regulatory updates, technological advancements, and broader crypto market trends [1]. Analysts remain divided on the significance of these sales, with some forecasts suggesting XRP could rebound to $3.66–$5 by late 2025, though such projections depend on variables beyond individual selling behavior [3].

As XRP navigates a volatile landscape, the actions of major holders like Larsen will remain critical for market participants to monitor. The interplay between founder token activity, liquidity events, and external macroeconomic conditions underscores the complexity of predicting short-term price movements. Investors are urged to adopt a holistic view, balancing insights from large holder behavior with broader industry developments to navigate the evolving XRP ecosystem effectively.

Source: [1] [Ripple's Larsen Might Be Just Starting After $200 Million](https://u.today/ripples-larsen-might-be-just-starting-after-200-million-xrp-selling-spree-analyst-says)

[2] [XRP Falls 10.33% Amid Whale Selling and $86M Liquidation](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-falls-10-33-whale-selling-86m-liquidation-tests-2-95-support-2507/)

[3] [XRP Price Prediction: $4–$5 by Late 2025](https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/xrp-price-prediction-xrp-is-rising-today-but-can-it-stay-above-3-66-as-ai-cloud-mining-booms-and-why-is-ripples-co-founder-under-fire-over-a-175m-token-dump/articleshow/122905639.cms)

[6] [Binance Wipes Out $7.3M XRP Longs](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-binance-wipes-7-3m-xrp-longs-price-dives-19-suspected-larsen-sales-2507/)

[7] [XRP Price Falls 10% Amid $140M Transfers](https://coincentral.com/xrp-price-falls-10-amid-140m-transfers-linked-to-ripple-co-founder/)

[9] [XRP (Ripple) Price Prediction Drops 15%](https://thetradable.com/crypto/xrp-ripple-price-prediction-drops-15-after-ripple-cofounder-dumps-175m-worth-2)