If you’ve been watching the charts lately, you’ve probably noticed something strange: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most altcoins are moving up — but XRP just can’t seem to keep pace.

The reason isn’t a mystery. It’s in the numbers.

The Escrow Problem

Ripple still holds around 40 billion XRP in escrow, scheduled for release over the next 6–10 years. Every month, more tokens enter circulation, putting constant sell-side pressure on the market.

This isn’t a one-time dilution. It’s a slow drip that keeps weighing down the price, no matter how bullish the sentiment