Ripple Unlocks 500,000,000 XRP More in Surprising July Maneuver

Key Points

1. Ripple executed a second unexpected unlock of 500 million XRP on July 4, 2025, after an initial 500 million XRP release on July 1.

2. The company is shifting from a rigid escrow schedule to a more flexible approach, adjusting unlocks and redirections based on real-time needs.

3. 300 million XRP from the unlock is reportedly allocated to ecosystem utilities like on-demand liquidity (ODL) and exchange-traded products.

4. Ripple currently holds about 36.4 billion XRP in escrow and around five billion XRP in liquid reserves.

5. The change in strategy reflects Ripple's move toward a more measured and less predictable release schedule.