Recent data from Whale Alert indicates that on February 2nd, a substantial amount of XRP was unlocked from escrow, totaling 1 billion XRPs, valued at approximately $2.84 billion. This event marks a significant moment in the ongoing management of XRP as initiated by Ripple in 2017, when the firm securely locked away 55 billion XRPs—representing 55% of the total supply—into trustee-managed escrow accounts. These accounts, underpinned by smart contracts, release a consistent flow of 1 billion XRP monthly, a notable adjustment from a prior cap of 10 billion per month, which was further reduced to 4.5 billion in 2020. Ripple has employed a strategic approach, ensuring that not all unlocked XRP floods the market at once. Typically, approximately 20%-25% is utilized for operational needs, while excess amounts are re-escrowed to manage future liquidity effectively. The extension of the escrow contract until 2025 aims to stabilize market dynamics and foster trust in XRP’s supply management.
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