Since the start of 2026, Ripple has sold 900 million XRP.

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Escrow Release Overview

In Q1 2026 Ripple Labs unlocked about 3 billion XRP from its 2017 escrow, following the scheduled 1 billion per month release. Roughly 900 million of those tokens stayed in circulation, worth $1.28 billion on March 13. The company returned ~2.1 billion XRP to escrow, leaving over 33 billion still time‑locked.

How the Tokens Are Managed

Released XRP is not automatically sold on exchanges; Ripple distributes it via OTC sales, liquidity for payment corridors, ecosystem incentives, and treasury transfers. The 900 million unlocked tokens are earmarked for operational use or further distribution. This approach follows Ripple’s long‑standing escrow schedule.

Business Use and Recent Moves

CEO Brad Garlinghouse says periodic XRP sales fund Ripple’s operations and acquisitions. In early 2026 GTreasury acquired Solvexia and announced a purchase of BC Payments to secure an Australian FS License. Ripple also plans a share‑repurchase program up to $750 million while its valuation nears $50 billion.