XRP return on a $100 investment from Ripple's January 1, 2018 escrow unlock to January 4, 2026

On January 1, 2018, Ripple's first significant XRP escrow unlock introduced a scheduled supply mechanism while XRP traded near $2.20. A $100 purchase at that time would have yielded about 45.45 XRP, worth roughly $94.55 on January 4 with XRP around $2.09. XRP now sits slightly above its 50-day SMA but below its 200-day SMA, pointing to short-term stability amid a broader bearish trend.