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Ripple has unlocked 1 billion XRP in a move shaking up the crypto space, sparking concerns of a potential sell-off.
According to Whale Alert, the release occurred on May 3, 2025, through three transactions: 500M, 300M, and 200M XRP — totaling over $2.2B at current market prices.
This release deviated from Ripple’s usual schedule, arriving two days later than the standard 1st-of-the-month unlocks practiced since 2017.
Ripple’s escrow system, originally locking up 55B XRP, was created to maintain liquidity through a predictable monthly release of 1B tokens.
Now, the timing shift has traders and analysts watching closely for ripple effects.