Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP in Its Scheduled Monthly Escrow Release

By Kevin · 2026-11-02 · News

Nov. 2 (CandyPulse) — Like clockwork, another 1 billion XRP has left escrow. Ripple released the tokens on Nov. 1 in two transactions of 500 million XRP each, worth about $1.25 billion at recent prices. Big as it sounds, this is a routine, scheduled event, and most of it usually goes straight back into escrow.

Key takeaways

Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP on Nov. 1, in two 500 million XRP transfers tracked by Whale Alert
Value: about $1.25 billion, with XRP trading near $1.25
This is Ripple's regular monthly escrow release, not a policy change
Over the 12 months to October, Ripple re-locked about 70% (around 700 million XRP) of each release
How much of November's release will be re-locked is not yet confirmed

How Ripple's escrow works

Detail	What happens
Monthly release	Up to 1 billion XRP unlocks from escrow each month
November 2026	1 billion XRP, in two 500M transactions
Typical re-lock	~700M to 800M XRP goes back into new escrow contracts
What's left	The remainder can be used for sales, partnerships and operations
Purpose	Makes Ripple's supply release predictable and transparent

Why it doesn't usually move the price much

Because the schedule is public and most of each release is re-locked, the market expects it. The amount that can actually reach the market is usually closer to 200 million to 300 million XRP, not the full billion. That's why traders watch the re-lock number more than the headline unlock.

Want the full picture on unlocks? Read token unlocks explained: what really happens to the price.

Also on the XRP calendar

The XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment is set for its earliest activation at 2:46 p.m. UTC on Nov. 4, according to XRPScan. That's separate from the escrow release. And Ripple recently won final OCC approval for its national trust bank.

What's next

Watch for on-chain confirmation of how much XRP Ripple re-locks this month. More on crypto news today.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.