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Paul L.

Ripple to unlock 1 billion XRP from escrow on March 1, 2026 amid ongoing monthly releases

Ripple plans to unlock 1 billion XRP from its escrow accounts on March 1, 2026 as part of its structured monthly token release framework first set up in 2017. The company originally locked 55 billion XRP, or 55% of the total supply, into time-based escrow contracts that can release up to 1 billion XRP each month, with a large share frequently re-escrowed. In February 2026, Ripple released 1 billion XRP and reportedly returned about 700 million to escrow, while XRP traded around $1.31 with prices under key moving averages and showing ongoing downside pressure.