Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP to Start 2026

Published at 2026-01-01 07:15:05

Ripple carried out its planned monthly escrow release on Jan. 1, 2026, with Whale Alert reporting a total of 1 billion XRP moved in three separate tranches. The transfers match the company’s regular escrow schedule, which systematically unlocks XRP each month for corporate use and liquidity management.

While the unlock itself is a routine part of Ripple’s supply mechanics, investors and traders often watch these large movements closely because they increase short-term circulating supply and can influence market sentiment. Observers typically monitor whether sizeable unlocks are routed to exchanges or returned to escrow, as that behavior can indicate selling pressure or continued reserve management rather than immediate distribution.

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