Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP, Market Impact Remains Uncertain

Ripple released 1 billion XRP, valued at approximately $1.49 billion, from escrow on October 1, 2026, across four separate transactions. While the token is testing the $1.50 resistance level, the net supply impact remains unclear as Ripple historically re-escrows a portion of unlocked tokens. The release follows Ripple's standard monthly escrow cycle, which is designed to provide supply predictability.