Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow in three tranches totaling more than $1.37 billion at current prices, while the XRP price remained near $1.36 with limited reaction. Whale Alert tracked transfers of 200 million, 300 million, and 500 million XRP as part of Ripple’s scheduled monthly liquidity program.
XRPL Services data shows Ripple holds about 32.91 billion XRP. That equals roughly 32% of the total supply. At current prices, those holdings exceed $45 billion. The scale of these reserves continues to draw attention during each monthly unlock.
Despite the large release, XRP moved only slightly. The token rose about 0.9% from the day’s open and stayed in a narrow range through the morning session. At press time, XRP traded at $1.36, up 3.56% over 24 hours.
Whale Alert first reported the three transactions. The transfers formed part of Ripple’s long-running escrow system. Each month, the company unlocks a set amount under its liquidity and supply plan.
XRPL Services then updated wallet balances following the release. The data confirmed Ripple’s remaining holdings at 32.91 billion XRP. This position ranks among the largest single allocations in the ecosystem.
As a result, every scheduled unlock attracts close monitoring. Traders often watch for volatility around these events. This time, price action remained muted. The market showed little immediate response to the added supply.
February ended with weakness for XRP. The token closed the month down 16.45%. At its lowest point, XRP had fallen about 33% from earlier levels during the decline.
That drop placed XRP among the laggards in the broader crypto market. Even so, ETF data showed continued interest. During the week of February 23–27, spot XRP ETFs recorded net inflows of $9.55 million.
Those inflows trailed other major products. Spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $787 million during the same week. Ethereum ETFs recorded $80.46 million, while Solana ETFs added $44.44 million. Still, XRP’s positive flows signaled steady participation.
Meanwhile, Ripple’s leadership continued to address regulatory matters. Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse urged banks to act in good faith to pass the CLARITY Act. He stated that the legislation would benefit XRP.
Crypto analyst Javon Marks shared a long-range forecast despite XRP’s drop below $1.30 earlier. He wrote that the measured move target for XRP remains intact. His analysis covered more than ten years of price data.
Marks identified wedge structures across past cycles. He pointed to similar formations in 2017 and before 2021. In both periods, XRP dipped below support before rallying sharply.
He described those episodes as false breakdowns. According to his view, they preceded new all-time highs. Marks compared the late 2024 rise from about $0.55 to above $2.2 with the 2017 setup.
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He suggested that the recent move could mark an early stage of a larger advance. His projection outlined a possible range between $15 and $18 based on long-term trend measurements. He also examined XRP against Bitcoin.
In that pairing, he wrote that XRP appears to be setting up for a run exceeding 680%. He added that such a move could push XRP above $10 in the broader cycle. Could this repeated pattern reshape expectations for XRP’s next phase?
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP worth over $1.37 billion, yet the XRP price stayed near $1.36 with little market reaction. Ripple still holds about 32.91 billion XRP, while spot XRP ETFs posted modest inflows, and long-term bullish projections continue to keep traders focused.