Ripple has left the XRP community in suspense by not releasing its expected escrow allocation for August 2025. This marks the first time in over seven years that the company has failed to unlock XRP from escrow during this month.
Absence of August Release
Since January 2018, Ripple has been releasing one billion XRP from escrow every month. Out of each release, 700 million XRP is immediately put back into escrow, ensuring a controlled supply. However, August 2025 marks a significant break in this routine as no XRP has been unlocked thus far. The @XRPwallets account noted that the standard transaction did not occur in August.
Ripple's Strategy and Possible Changes
The absence of the August release raises questions about Ripple’s strategy moving forward. To date, over 90 billion XRP have been released from escrow since the practice began in 2018. Yet, many are wondering if Ripple is adjusting its actions or reconsidering its token release schedule. The last release occurred in July 2025, when one billion XRP was unlocked and 700 million returned to escrow. However, there has been no corresponding action this month.
Community Reaction to the News
The XRP community is cautiously observing this development and awaiting official clarification from Ripple regarding the lack of an August escrow release. Some observers believe this could be a temporary hiatus, while others view it as a possible signal of a more general shift in how Ripple manages its XRP reserves.
As of now, Ripple has not issued an official statement addressing the absence of the August release. The XRP community is attentively watching for further developments, waiting to learn whether this marks a lasting change in the way Ripple handles its escrow reserves.
