Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow in three transactions worth $1.377 billion, according to Whale Alert. The company still controls roughly 32% of the total supply, a factor traders say could add sell pressure.
Five fix amendments to the XRP Ledger have activated on mainnet, changing AMM behavior, token escrows, price oracles, the clawback feature, and overall network efficiency. The upgrades aim to improve DeFi functionality and security across the ledger.
A sarcastic memo appended to Ripple’s recent escrow transaction circulated as a phony sell-off notice, briefly worrying some XRP holders. The episode highlights how on-chain memos can mislead users and amplify rumors.
Ripple executed its scheduled monthly escrow unlock to start 2026, releasing 1 billion XRP in three tranches according to Whale Alert. The move is routine but watched by traders for potential supply impact.
About 4,000,000 XRP (≈$10.1M) were unlocked from escrow and moved to an unknown wallet on November 10, shortly before the expected XRP ETF debut. The unexpected recipient raises concerns about potential sell pressure around the ETF launch.