Whale Alert: 500 Million XRP Worth $626,430,089 Unlocked at Ripple

Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP (~$626 million), a large scheduled treasury release that adds to circulating supply and can amplify sell-side pressure. Whale-scale transfers of this size often heighten volatility and cautious positioning around XRP, particularly if tokens are routed toward exchanges. Near-term sentiment likely remains defensive until the market absorbs the added supply.