Ripple prepares for another billion XRP escrow unlock

Ripple is set to release 1 billion XRP from its escrow system on October 1. This marks the tenth time the company has triggered this scheduled event in 2026. The process has been a regular part of the Ripple ecosystem since 2017 and is designed to provide transparency regarding the company token holdings.

While the headline number is 1 billion, history shows that most of these tokens do not hit the open market. Ripple usually returns the vast majority of the unlocked funds to new escrow contracts. On average, the actual amount entering circulation each month typically falls between 200 million and 300 million XRP. Currently, about one third of the total 100 billion XRP supply remains held in escrow.

Market participants often watch these dates for signs of selling pressure, but recent history shows limited impact on the price. XRP is currently trading at $1.37 and maintaining a bullish structure above its 50 day and 200 day moving averages. With the relative strength index sitting at a neutral 50.7, the asset appears to be waiting for broader market trends rather than reacting solely to the escrow release.

Investors should keep an eye on how the company manages the re escrow process after the October 1 event. While the schedule is predictable, the market generally looks toward institutional demand and ecosystem developments to drive price action.