Ripple Ushers In New Year With Sell-Offs: 1,000,000,000 XRP Makes Its Way Out Of Escrow
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow on January 1, 2026, in three transactions totaling $1.84 billion, amid concerns of increased sell pressure following XRP's negative December close. However, on-chain data shows Ripple quickly relocked 700 million XRP into new escrow contracts within hours, continuing its practice of mitigating supply shocks. The market impact is expected to hinge on how much of the remaining 300 million XRP is sold on exchanges rather than the unlock itself.
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