# Ripple to unlock 1 billion XRP on Aug 1 as part of escrow schedule

**Published:** 2026-07-31T08:20:32.074Z  
**Topic:** Ripple Xrp  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/d9fcf145-4b50-4516-bbc6-78972ff2bd13

Ripple’s Aug 1 escrow release will free 1 billion XRP, with most expected to return to escrow – see how the supply flow could affect price and liquidity.

Ripple will release 1 billion XRP from its escrow on Aug 1, the latest step in a program that has governed the token’s supply since 2017, and analysts expect the majority of the tokens to be re‑locked shortly after the unlock [4].

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Unlock amount | 1 billion XRP |
| Expected re‑escrow | 600‑800 million XRP |
| Current price | $1.08 USD |
| 24‑h change | +0.27 % |

## Escrow mechanics and recent behavior  
Ripple’s escrow contracts automatically release up to 1 billion XRP on the first day of each month, a process it has followed without change since the program’s inception in 2017 [4]. Historical data shows that between 60 % and 80 % of each monthly release is returned to escrow, meaning only 200‑400 million XRP typically stays in circulation for a given month [1]. Recent 2026 releases in January, May, June and July followed this pattern, with limited price impact and XRP trading largely flat [4].

## Market impact and price context  
At the time of reporting, XRP trades around $1.08 USD, up 0.27 % over the previous 24 hours [3]. The token’s circulating supply sits near 65 billion of its 100 billion maximum, with roughly 40 % still held by Ripple [2]. Because most of the newly unlocked XRP is quickly re‑locked, sell pressure from the raw figure is often muted; past unlocks have produced little volatility, and the price has remained largely unchanged [2][4]. Nonetheless, the unlocked supply provides liquidity for Ripple’s cross‑border payments, institutional sales, and ecosystem development [1].

## Tokenomics snapshot  

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total supply | 100 billion XRP |
| Circulating supply | ~65 billion XRP |
| Monthly escrow release | 1 billion XRP |
| Typical re‑escrow rate | 60‑80 % |

## What to watch  
- **Next escrow release:** 1 billion XRP scheduled for Sep 1, with similar re‑escrow expectations.  
- **Price levels:** Watch the $1.00 support and $1.20 resistance as XRP tests short‑term ranges.  
- **Regulatory updates:** Any change in Ripple’s SEC litigation or injunction status could alter token sales dynamics.

The August unlock underscores Ripple’s commitment to a predictable supply cadence, but the real market effect hinges on how much of the released XRP stays out of escrow and whether institutional demand materialises.

## Sources
1. KuCoin — [Ripple to Unlock 1 Billion XRP in April 2026, Majority Likely to... | KuCoin](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/ripple-to-unlock-1-billion-xrp-in-april-2026-majority-likely-to-re-enter-escrow)
2. U.Today — [Ripple Locks 700 Million XRP Tokens in Escrow - U.Today](https://u.today/ripple-locks-700-million-xrp-tokens-in-escrow)
3. CoinMarketCap — [XRP price today, XRP to USD live price, marketcap... | CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/)
4. International Business Times — [The monthly release is part of Ripple's longstanding escrow program, which has governed XRP supply since 2017.](https://www.ibtimes.com/ripple-set-unlock-1-billion-xrp-august-1-most-tokens-are-expected-return-escrow-3805570)

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