Ripple’s Monthly Locking Of 800M XRP Coins Took Place, Amid XRP Price Surge

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Ripple’s decision to lock 800 million XRP into escrow has sparked interest among investors and the cryptocurrency community, especially as XRP prices surged by 6.1%, defying market sell-off trends. Alongside this strategic move, Ripple’s transfer of 60 million XRP to an unknown wallet has stirred speculation within the XRP community regarding this move.

800M XRP Lock To Escrow

Ripple, the company behind XRP, has made a strategic move by locking 800 million XRP into escrow. However, this transaction was executed in three series: 100 million, 200 million, and 500 million, demonstrating careful management of its token supply.

Perhaps this decision is part of Ripple’s routine strategy of monthly releases, where a portion of the cryptocurrency is unlocked to enhance market liquidity while the majority is returned to escrow. The purpose of this strategy is to ensure liquidity for cross-border transactions and maintain market stability.

While such releases can impact short-term price fluctuations due to increased supply, they align with Ripple’s long-term vision for sustainability in the crypto ecosystem.

Mysterios 60 Million XRP Transaction

The locking of XRP into escrow coincides with several other notable transactions involving Ripple. Prior to locking the 800 million XRP, Ripple received 1 billion XRP from various addresses, contributing to market speculation.

Additionally, Ripple transferred 60 million XRP to two unknown wallets each consisting of 30M – 30M XRP token, further adding to investor interest and speculation.

Meanwhile, these transactions occur against the backdrop of the ongoing Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, which has intensified with the SEC’s recent filing of a reply.

XRP Price Analysis

Despite fluctuations in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP has demonstrated by gaining 4.30% and reaching $0.51. However, the trading volume for XRP has declined by 16.39% to $1.37 billion over the last 24 hours. Presently, XRP’s market capitalization stands at $28.58 billion.