XRP News Today: Ripple releases $3.28B XRP in minutes sparking market uncertainty

Ripple triggered unexpected reactions in the XRP community on August 9, 2025, when a series of rapid escrow unlocks released 1 billion XRP—valued at approximately $3.28 billion—within minutes. Blockchain tracking services recorded the event, which included a 500 million XRP transfer to an unknown wallet, worth $1.64 billion, and two additional transactions attributed to Ripple: 100 million XRP ($328 million) and 400 million XRP ($1.31 billion) [1]. The unusual speed and scale of the transfers were highlighted by XRP community influencer Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto), who emphasized the significance of the event [1].

This activity deviates from Ripple’s standard practice, where it typically unlocks 1 billion XRP at the beginning of each month in a predictable and transparent fashion. The August unlocks occurred just days out of their usual schedule, raising questions about the company’s management of its escrowed tokens. In May 2025, a similar disruption occurred when Ripple locked 700 million XRP while the monthly 1 billion unlock had not yet taken place [1].

Such disruptions are not entirely new. In early 2024, Ripple’s escrow system experienced irregularities that led to smaller-than-usual unlocks at the start of each month. However, the company corrected the discrepancies by releasing the remaining tokens later in the same month [1]. Unlike those previous issues, the current event appears to stem from an intentional or unexplained shift in timing rather than a technical malfunction. Ripple did not provide an immediate explanation for the sudden release.

Market participants are now monitoring the potential impact on XRP’s liquidity and price. At the time of reporting, XRP was trading at $3.24, down 1.84% [1]. Nevertheless, the asset had risen more than 16% from the previous week, suggesting a relatively resilient community and investor base [1]. The rapid release of such a large volume of tokens in a short period could influence short-term price volatility, particularly given the asset’s sensitivity to supply dynamics.

The event has intensified scrutiny over Ripple’s escrow practices and its broader token management strategy. While the company has historically maintained a consistent and transparent approach, this episode highlights a departure from the norm. Until further details emerge, uncertainty is likely to persist among investors and market observers.

Source: [1] Ripple Shocks XRP Army With Unusual Transfers, Releases $3.28B In Minutes (https://timestabloid.com/ripple-shocks-xrp-army-with-unusual-transfers-releases-3-28b-in-minutes/)