Ripple Unleashes 1 Billion XRP From Escrow for August
Ripple has released 1 billion XRP from escrow for August, continuing its monthly unlock process. The release occurred on August 1, 2026, in three tranches.
Historically, Ripple re-locks a significant portion of the unlocked tokens, typically around 700 million XRP, into new long-term escrow contracts within the first week.
While the 1 billion XRP unlock may sound dramatic, it does not mean all tokens immediately enter market circulation. Some may be re-locked or used for various purposes such as liquidity, institutional sales, ecosystem activity, or operational needs.