#XRP Breaking: Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP from Escrow Account, Is A Sell-Off Ahead?

Ripple unlocks 1B XRP in delayed May release, stirring market talk as XRP trades between $1.96–$2.50 amid consolidation.

Breaking: Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP from Escrow Account, Is A Sell-Off Ahead?

Highlights

Ripple released 1B XRP in May 2025 via 3 transactions worth over $2.2B, breaking from its usual release schedule.

Ripple pre-locked 700M XRP before the May release, repeating a pattern seen in March and April 2025.

XRP trades between $1.96–$2.50, with $2.25 acting as key resistance; RSI signals potential near-term price dip.

Ripple has released one billion XRP from escrow in a move that has triggered discussions across the cryptocurrency market. This development comes after a noticeable shift in the company’s typical XRP release pattern, which has been consistent since 2017.