Ripple Reveals Timeline To End Sales of XRP Through Escrow Releases

Ripple, the major distributor of XRP, has taken a bold step in fostering transparency by providing stakeholders with a detailed timeline outlining the potential end date of XRP monthly releases from its escrow accounts.

This new development was revealed in Ripple’s recent quarterly report. This strategic move aligns with the firm’s commitment to proactive communication and responsible stakeholders.

Ripple’s quarterly report offers insights into the company’s XRP holdings, updates on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), significant announcements, and prevailing market trends from the preceding quarter.

Ripple’s report is the company’s way of showing that transparency is an essential element in building trust among the XRP community and the broader crypto industry.

In the report, Ripple delves into the specifics of its XRP holdings, categorizing them into two distinct groups. The first category encompasses XRP housed in Ripple’s corporate accounts, available for discretionary use in operational needs.

In contrast, the second category involves XRP held in escrow wallets, with these remaining inaccessible to the company.

As of the end of September, the report reveals that 5.25 billion XRP tokens were available in Ripple’s spendable balance, while a substantial 41 billion XRP was locked in inaccessible escrow wallets.

Notably, the report sheds light on Ripple’s practice of releasing one billion XRP monthly from escrow, with the company subsequently selling a portion of the unlocked XRP.

Projecting the Future

The report offers a compelling projection, estimating that approximately 40 billion XRP in escrow will be released over the next 42 months, hinting at a potential date in early 2027. However, Ripple’s tradition of recalling the majority of released XRP into the escrow account complicates this timeline.

The report highlights that Ripple has been consistently locking back a significant portion of the released XRP each month, suggesting that the anticipated 42-month timeline may be subject to extension.

Howbeit, this gives the community a starting point. As the date draws closer, the community can expect to hear what Ripple’s plans for a future without escrow releases will be.

Community Concerns

While Ripple’s actions aim at strategic financial planning, community members have expressed concerns about the delayed pattern in the company’s XRP unlock.

Some interpret this as a signal for XRP holders to continue funding Ripple for extended periods, raising questions about the company’s long-term financial strategies.

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Tobi Loba

Tobi Loba is a passionate writer with a vast interest in the stock market. She joined the crypto ecosystem about three years ago and has written lots of ebooks and articles in relation to cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. Tobi Loba earned her degree at the University of Ibadan.