Ripple Labs has released another major batch of tokens into circulation, completing its one billion XRP (XRP-USD) escrow unlock for November just hours ago. The move, worth roughly $2.4 billion, could influence market sentiment as the XRP price continues to face pressure from ongoing sell-offs.
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Ripple Resumes Monthly Unlock Pattern
According to Whale Alert, Ripple has continued its long-running monthly release schedule, freeing one billion XRP from three escrow contracts that matured on November 1, 2025.
The first transaction moved 200 million XRP, worth about $482 million, to an unknown wallet. The second released 300 million XRP to another unidentified address. The final 500 million XRP went directly into a known Ripple treasury wallet.
Ripple first locked 55 billion XRP into escrow contracts in 2017, programming an automatic release of one billion tokens on the first of each month. The schedule remains visible on the XRP Ledger, which Ripple says reflects its focus on transparency and predictability.
Ripple Adjusts and Then Restores Its Strategy
Earlier this year, Ripple briefly changed course. In March, it created new escrows from its holdings and delayed certain releases, disrupting its typical pattern. That approach did not last long. By July, Ripple had returned to its standard monthly unlock format, releasing 500 million XRP in two batches. The company has kept that same rhythm through August, September, October, and now November.
This consistency helps investors anticipate supply, but it also brings the possibility of short-term selling whenever new tokens hit the market.
Ripple Expands Its Ecosystem
Alongside the latest escrow release, Ripple is continuing to expand its network and strengthen the XRP ecosystem. Ripple President Monica Long recently shared optimism about upcoming initiatives aimed at driving greater adoption of XRP and RLUSD, the company’s stablecoin.
One of the biggest steps is Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, a major nonbank prime broker. The deal gives institutional investors broader access to liquidity and advanced trading services. Ripple says its Prime division has tripled in size since that acquisition and continues to attract new clients.
Long described the company’s growth as “awfully bright,” pointing to ongoing efforts to integrate XRP and RLUSD into institutional markets.
Key Takeaway
For XRP holders, the November unlock is another test of how Ripple manages supply while seeking long-term growth. Predictable monthly releases can stabilize expectations, but they also raise short-term volatility risks.
At the time of writing, XRP is sitting at $2.4056.
