Ripple’s 500M XRP Unlock Sparks XRP Price Drop Concerns

Ripple's release of 500 mln XRP sparked XRP price drop concerns amid investor scrutiny. Notably, this could be Ripple's plan of unlocking 1 billion cryptos from escrow each month.
By Rupam Roy
XRP Whales Dumping Heavily As Ripple To Move $125 Million

Highlights

  • Ripple's unlock of 500 million XRP raises worries about price drops in the market.
  • Routine strategy sees 1 billion XRP released monthly, impacting market dynamics.
  • XRP prices dip amid concerns over increased supply and whale transactions.

The XRP has caught the eyes of investors today, amid a slump in its price. Notably, the crypto was on the investors’ radar today, especially after Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP from Escrow, triggering discussions over its potential impact on the XRP price.

Generally, such unlocks tend to boost the supply of the crypto in the market, which in turn impacts the prices. So, let’s take a closer look at XRP’s recent development and see how it might affect the XRP price.

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Ripple Unlocks 500 Million XRP Sparking Speculations

Ripple has initiated the unlocking of 500 million XRP from escrow, a move that reverberates throughout the crypto sphere, as reported by Whale Alert, an on-chain transaction tracking platform. This release forms part of Ripple’s routine strategy, with 1 billion XRP typically freed from escrow monthly, often distributed across two or three transactions. Notably, the 1 billion release usually happens in two or three transactions, and considering that, some more transactions could be witnessed shortly.

While this surge in XRP supply may momentarily dampen prices, Ripple’s Escrow Strategy aims at sustaining market liquidity and facilitating cross-border transactions. Despite concerns over short-term price impacts, the majority of released XRP is re-escrowed, ensuring long-term stability and aligning with Ripple’s ecosystem sustainability goals amidst ongoing regulatory hurdles, notably the SEC lawsuit.

As demand from businesses, partners, and exchanges escalates, Ripple’s balancing act underscores its commitment to maintaining ecosystem integrity amid regulatory uncertainties, emphasizing its strategic vision beyond immediate market fluctuations.

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Price & Performance

The XRP price, along with the broader cryptocurrency market witnessed a downturn momentum today. On the other hand, the recent release from Escrow has also sparked concerns over further pressure on the crypto’s price.

Notably, an unknown whale with wallet address “r4wf7….h4Rzn” sent 30.6 million XRP, worth $15.11 million, to Bitstamp exchangeThis has also sparked concerns over a potential downward pressure on the XRP price. In addition, the same XRP whale has been seen transferring massive amounts of XRP recently.

As of writing, the XRP price was down 2.74% to $0.4995, while its trading volume rose 31.66% to $1.37 billion. Notably, the crypto has touched a high of $0.5139 and a low of $0.4905 in the last 24 hours, reflecting the highly volatile scenario in the market.

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Rupam Roy
Rupam is a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the financial market, where he has developed a reputation as a meticulous research analyst and insightful journalist. He thrives on exploring the dynamic nuances of the financial landscape. Currently serving as a sub-editor at Coingape, Rupam's expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries. His role involves breaking stories, analyzing AI-related developments, providing real-time updates on the crypto market, and presenting insightful economic news. Rupam's career is characterized by a deep passion for unraveling the complexities of finance and delivering impactful stories that resonate with a diverse audience.
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