Ripple releases 500 million XRP from escrow valued at about $626 million

Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP from its escrow account, a release valued at roughly $626 million. The amount represents half of the 1 billion XRP that Ripple unlocked on Sept. 30 across four transactions. XRP’s market capitalisation is around $81.9 billion, making it the fifth‑largest cryptocurrency.

The added supply could increase market liquidity and create selling pressure, potentially moving XRP’s price. Traders will watch the release for short‑term price fluctuations.

  • 1Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP from escrow.
  • 2The unlocked XRP is valued at approximately $626 million.
  • 3The release is half of the 1 billion XRP unlocked on Sept. 30 across four transactions.
  • 4XRP’s market capitalisation is about $81.9 billion.

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