HOW TO MONITOR AN XRP ADDRESS: WATCH-ONLY SETUPS AND ALERTS

Sometimes you may want to track the activity of an XRP wallet without actually controlling it, whether it's your own secondary wallet, an exchange address, or a large account on the XRP Ledger. This is where watch-only setups come in.

Watch-only tracking lets you monitor wallet transactions, balances, and movements in real time, giving you full visibility without needing to connect your private keys or secret phrases.

Here's how to set up and use watch-only monitoring for XRP wallets safely and effectively.

Step 1: Get the XRP Wallet Address You Want to Track

1. You can monitor any XRP address, public or private

   • If it's your own wallet, copy your XRP address (starts with "r")

   • If it's an exchange or project wallet, you can find it publicly listed on XRPScan or Bithomp

You only need the address, not the secret key or seed phrase.

Step 2: Visit XRPScan or Bithomp

1. Go to one of the main XRP Ledger explorers: xrpscan.com bithomp.com

2. Both platforms allow you to view real-time wallet activity directly from the blockchain

3. Paste the wallet address into the search bar and press Enter

   

   You'll now see:

• Recent transactions

• Total balance

• Destination tags used

• Incoming and outgoing transfers

  

  

Step 3: Save or Bookmark the Wallet Page

1. Once the wallet details load, you can bookmark the page in your browser for easy access *This essentially creates a "watch-only" setup, you can return at any time to see updates

On Bithomp, you can also register a free account and add multiple wallets to your watchlist, letting you check them all from one dashboard.

Step 4: Set Up Notifications or Alerts (Optional)

1. While XRPScan itself doesn't send alerts, some tools and extensions can notify you when a wallet moves funds

2. For example:

   • Bithomp Pro (paid tier) offers email notifications when selected wallets transact

   • Custom monitoring bots on Telegram or Discord can track specific XRP addresses

   • Third-party blockchain trackers (like Whale Alert) show major XRP transactions publicly

If you only need occasional checks, bookmarking the wallet page is usually enough.

Step 5: Analyze Transaction Activity

1. Every transaction record includes:

   • Time and date

   • Sender and receiver addresses

   • Amount and currency (XRP or token)

   • Transaction fee

   • Ledger number and status

Click any transaction hash to open a detailed view. You can confirm whether funds were sent, received, or still pending on the ledger.

Tips for Effective Monitoring

• You never need to log in or provide any private key, monitoring is 100% read-only

• Bookmark multiple wallets in folders if you track several addresses

• To follow whale wallets, use public data sources like Whale Alert or XRPScan's Top Accounts page

• For your own wallets, checking them regularly ensures no unauthorized activity occurred

Conclusion

Watch-only setups are one of the safest ways to track XRP activity. With just a wallet address, you can view every transaction, confirm deposits, or monitor large accounts directly on the blockchain, no keys or logins required.

By using explorers like XRPScan and Bithomp, you can keep full transparency over XRP Ledger activity and stay informed about every movement that matters to you.