Understanding XRP's Wealth Distribution
The XRP ledger provides transparency into wallet balances, allowing us to analyze the distribution of wealth among holders. This ranking showcases the top 100 addresses holding XRP, revealing insights about network participation and concentration of holdings.
Key Findings:
- The top 5 addresses each hold 5% of the tracked XRP supply
- Exchange wallets and institutional holders appear frequently in the top 100
- Approximately 25% of the tracked supply is held by the top 10 addresses
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The Complete Top 100 XRP Holders
| Rank | Wallet Address | Alias/Tag | Balance | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rB3WNZc45gxzW31zxfXdkx8HusAhoqscPn | Ripple11 | 5,000,000,232 | 5.00% |
| 2 | r9UUEXn3cx2seufBkDa8F86usfjWM6HiYp | Ripple10 | 5,000,000,220 | 5.00% |
| 3 | rDdXiA3M4mYTQ4cFpWkVXfc2UaAXCFWeCK | - | 5,000,000,216 | 5.00% |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 100 | r4cS6q2PVQcchTLTkF3jYehondv9sJ6QdW | - | 87,505,699 | 0.09% |
Notable Observations
- Institutional Holdings: Many top addresses belong to exchanges like Binance, Bithumb, and UPbit, demonstrating their significant XRP reserves.
- Ripple-Associated Wallets: Several addresses with "Ripple" in their tags suggest corporate holdings or test wallets.
- Balance Distribution: The holdings show a steep decline after the top 50 addresses, indicating relatively concentrated wealth at the top.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often does this ranking change?
A: Wallet balances fluctuate constantly, but major position changes typically occur gradually.
Q: Are these all individual holders?
A: No - many represent exchanges, institutions, or corporate entities holding XRP on behalf of users.
Q: What percentage of total XRP supply does this represent?
A: This analysis covers a significant portion of circulating supply, though exact percentages vary over time.
Q: How can I check my own XRP ranking?
A: You would need substantial holdings (currently >87 million XRP) to appear in the top 100.
Q: Are these wallets active?
A: Activity varies - some are highly active, while others appear to be cold storage.
Conclusion
This XRP wealth ranking provides valuable insights into the cryptocurrency's distribution landscape. The presence of major exchanges highlights XRP's role in trading ecosystems, while the concentration among top holders reflects common patterns in cryptocurrency distributions.
For those interested in deeper analysis, consider examining:
- Transaction patterns of top wallets
- Historical balance changes
- Correlation between wallet activity and market movements