Key Points
- Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow, reallocating most tokens into new locks and treasury accounts.
- 300 million XRP were moved to a liquid treasury for February sales and operational use.
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP on February 2 as part of its predetermined escrow release schedule, with a total value near $1.63 billion at the time.
From this release, 300 million XRP were allocated to the company’s primary treasury account, which is typically used for sales and liquidity operations during the month.
Escrow Unlock Details
The unlocked tokens originated from escrows established in 2022, tracing back to XRP’s initial distribution structure.
The releases were executed through accounts identified on XRPScan, with two labeled accounts each unlocking 500 million XRP after four escrows reached finality on February 1.
Following a recurring pattern, portions of the unlocked XRP were transferred to other company-linked accounts and re-locked into new escrows scheduled to unlock in December 2026.
Other transfers directed XRP to a liquid treasury account used for over-the-counter transactions and exchange deposits, supporting ongoing operational needs.
XRP Market Context
At the time of reporting, XRP was trading around $1.63, reflecting broader market pressure observed across multiple digital assets.
Market data from CoinMarketCap placed XRP’s capitalization close to $100 billion, ranking it among the largest cryptocurrencies by market value.
With an estimated circulating supply of 60 billion XRP, the latest escrow unlock accounted for roughly 1.66% of circulating tokens, while the treasury allocation represented about 0.5%.
Separately, the company continues regulatory expansion in Europe, including the recent approval of an Electronic Money Institution license by Luxembourg regulators.
