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XRP Absorbs Record Escrow Release as Institutional Demand Surges

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Ripple's monthly escrow release of 1 billion XRP tokens worth $1.38 billion on September 1, 2026, was met with strong market confidence, as opposed to selling pressure.

The price of XRP rose instead of falling, driven by institutional demand and the launch of new spot XRP ETFs. August saw a 28.5% price rally in XRP, while payment volume on the XRP Ledger surged by 521%, indicating growing real-world usage.

Ripple's regulatory clarity after settling with the SEC and strategic partnerships with major financial institutions have shifted XRP's market from retail speculation to institutional adoption.

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