The account @XRPwallets, which specializes in analyzing large XRP transfers, raised the question of whether Ripple might have finished its monthly XRP releases from escrow.
Overview of XRP Releases
Since its launch in January 2018, Ripple has released approximately 90 billion XRP. Releases have occurred monthly for seven years, including seven months in 2025 when one billion XRP were unlocked. Most of these released coins were immediately re-locked in escrow.
Pause in August 2025 Releases
Analysts noted that no XRP was released from escrow in August 2025, marking the first time this has happened. The @XRPwallets account speculated that this might indicate that the releases could have suddenly stopped. 'Let's give it a few more days before jumping to any conclusions,' the tweet states.
Comparison with Previous Years
Earlier in 2025, the last release occurred in July when 700 million XRP were unlocked and then re-locked in escrow. Currently, 36.6 billion XRP are stored in Ripple's escrow.
As of now, the uncertainty surrounding the future of XRP releases from Ripple's escrow is generating discussion and speculation in the crypto community.
