Ripple re-locks 700 million XRP after January 1, 2026 escrow release

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Ripple executed its routine monthly escrow, releasing 1 billion XRP and placing 700 million back into long-term escrow. The remaining 300 million was allocated for liquidity and ecosystem needs. By Friday, January 2, XRP traded near $1.91 after a 2.74% daily gain, with circulating supply at 65.78 billion and 34.18 billion held in escrow.