XRP News Today: Ripple Labs to Unlock $2.3 Billion in XRP on June 1, 2025

Coin WorldMonday, May 19, 2025 5:05 am ET
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Ripple Labs is scheduled to unlock 1 billion XRP on or around June 1, 2025, which is currently valued at over $2.3 billion. This event is part of a pre-determined schedule designed to gradually introduce XRP into the market, rather than flooding it all at once. However, the significant volume of XRP to be released has raised concerns about potential market saturation and its impact on the cryptocurrency's price.

While the sudden influx of XRP into the market poses a risk of decreasing the token’s value, it is relatively likely that any resulting price movements will be limited and short-lived. Ripple has been managing the impact by swiftly relocking most of the unleashed cryptocurrency for future escrow cycles and using only 30-40% for its network and other needs. This strategy has been effective in controlling the market impact of previous unlocks.

In 2025, the risks associated with the unlock have become even lower. Ripple has changed the order of operations and has been executing the re-locking before unlocking for several consecutive months. This proactive approach helps to mitigate the potential volatility that could arise from the sudden increase in the circulating supply of XRP.

However, June 2025 could still be a more sensitive month than most. In 2024, June saw one of Ripple’s biggest token dumps on record as it sold 400 million XRP during the regular escrow cycle. This event led to substantial volatility, with the cryptocurrency swinging nearly 20% and spending most of the month in 10% moves between approximately $0.47 and $0.52. Additionally, June 17 is the Security and Exchange Commission’s deadline for a decision on spot XRP exchange-traded funds, which could further contribute to market volatility.

Depending on how the cryptocurrency market performs in the remaining third of May, the June 2025 escrow cycle could generate irregular selling pressure. XRP enjoyed a strong rally in the first half of May, hitting a 30-day high above $2.60, but then rapidly corrected. Despite the strength of the Monday downturn, XRP remains substantially higher in the 30-day chart, having gained 10.92% since trading near $2.09 on April 19. The price uncertainty could help the June unlock go smoother since Ripple has favored selling during a strong uptrend. November 2024 saw an even larger sale than June of the year, and coincided with a powerful rally that absorbed the dump, making it indistinguishable in the charts.

In conclusion, the unlocking of 1 billion XRP on June 1, 2025, presents a complex scenario for investors and market participants. While the increased supply of XRP could potentially lead to a decline in its price, the underlying fundamentals and market dynamics will play a crucial role in determining the actual impact. Investors will need to closely monitor the situation and consider the various factors at play as they navigate the potential market movements surrounding this event.