Ripple is scheduled to release 1 billion XRP from its escrow account on July 1, 2025, as part of its ongoing monthly token unlock program. This routine process has been in place since 2017, providing predictability and transparency in XRP’s circulating supply management.
The monthly escrow system functions by releasing 1 billion XRP at the start of each month, though only a fraction typically enters active circulation. In June 2025, for example, 1 billion XRP were unlocked, with approximately 670 million tokens returned to escrow. The remaining 330 million XRP were retained to cover operational expenses, strategic partnerships, and liquidity provisioning.
Historically, Ripple re-locks 60–70% of the monthly unlocked XRP, with only 30–40% allocated for usage. This strategy helps maintain market stability by preventing sudden influxes of tokens into the ecosystem.
In late June, unverified rumors circulated online suggesting the U.S. government might seize Ripple’s escrowed XRP for a potential national crypto reserve. These claims were swiftly dismissed by Ripple’s legal team, with no evidence to support such speculation.
The upcoming token release is consistent with Ripple’s long-standing escrow framework and does not reflect any changes in company policy or regulatory developments.
