XRP Soars to $2.49: Surges to Near 7-Year High as Accumulation Hits $1.66 Billion

On December 2nd, COINOTAG News reported a significant milestone for **XRP**, as it reached **$2.49**, marking its highest value since January 8, 2018. This remarkable rise is accompanied by substantial accumulation activity, with wallets holding between **1 million** and **10 million XRP** amassing a total of **679.1 million XRP** in just three weeks following November 9. This investment translates to an impressive **$1.66 billion** in current market value. Furthermore, the growth in investor interest is evident as the number of non-empty XRP wallets has surpassed **5.5 million** for the first time in the token’s **over 8-year history**. These developments indicate a strengthening of the XRP ecosystem and suggest a renewed investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market, especially in the context of institutional investment trends and regulatory clarity.