Ripple Re-locks 700M XRP, January Supply Remains Stable
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 04 2026- Supply Control: Ripple's re-locking of 700 million XRP in January keeps its escrow balance at 34.185 billion XRP, ensuring market circulation stability and reducing sell-pressure risks.
- Monthly Release: Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP monthly through its escrow program to support liquidity and operations, with unused tokens typically returning to escrow via pre-programmed transactions, demonstrating effective supply management as January's activity showed no anomalies.
- Market Expectations: Following the February unlock, escrow holdings are expected to decrease to 33.885 billion XRP, maintaining predictable supply liquidity which aids in stabilizing market sentiment.
- Transparency Strategy: Ripple's escrow framework emphasizes scheduled releases over discretionary distributions, a strategy that helps maintain supply transparency during periods of crypto market volatility, thereby enhancing investor confidence.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
