- Ripple released 1 billion XRP in two staggered tranches during July.
- Only 700 million XRP returned to escrow, hinting at changing internal strategies.
- Ripple pushes stablecoin plans while XRP price remains in consolidation mode.
Ripple Labs has dropped a bombshell on the XRP community—and heads are spinning. On July 4, the blockchain firm unlocked another 500 million XRP, completing its July escrow release. But this time, something changed. Instead of releasing the entire 1 billion XRP at once, Ripple split it. One part arrived July 1. The other came days later. This surprise move has everyone asking: Why stagger the drop? And more importantly, how could this shake XRP’s price?
Ripple Breaks Tradition With New Escrow Strategy
Since 2017, Ripple has followed a strict routine. On the first day of each month, the firm unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow. Most of the time, they relocked the majority back. But July tells a different story. This time, Ripple changed gears. The company first released 500 million XRP in two tranches—300 million and 200 million. Analysts believe the 300 million batch may fund On-demand Liquidity , exchange-traded products, or strategic partnerships. These allocations support the firm’s broader mission to increase XRP utility and adoption.
Then came an unusual twist. On July 2, a third 300 million XRP unlock was spotted but failed. Observers suspect the failed transaction was part of the ongoing July cycle. Ripple appeared to respond by unlocking the remaining 500 million XRP on July 4. This transfer, confirmed by Whale Alert, likely closed the escrow cycle for the month. After completing the release, Ripple re-locked 400 million XRP back into escrow.
That brings the July total to one billion XRP unlocked and 700 million relocked. Compared to previous cycles, this outcome signals a more flexible and calculated approach. Ripple’s recent pattern breaks the old mold. Since March, the company has stopped sticking to a rigid formula. Instead, they’re unlocking and reallocating XRP based on internal needs and market demand. These decisions show the firm adapting to real-time conditions rather than following a script.
Stablecoin Push and XRP’s Uncertain Role
Ripple’s activity goes beyond just XRP movement. The firm has taken bold steps into the stablecoin world. This week, Ripple applied for a banking license, signaling ambition far beyond just crypto transfers. The license could open new doors, especially for their stablecoin, RLUSD.
RLUSD is Ripple’s dollar-pegged asset designed to integrate with traditional finance. The partnership with AMINA Bank highlights their intent to blur the line between crypto and banking. However, XRP’s role in this vision remains uncertain. While the stablecoin push looks promising, it may not drive XRP’s price in the short term.
The current price continues to consolidate. Traders watch closely. If sentiment shifts or utility rises, XRP could react quickly. Until then, questions remain. Ripple’s playbook is changing. And while XRP hasn’t moved much yet, the firm’s bold moves suggest something’s building. The market isn’t asleep. It’s waiting.
