Ripple just 2 weeks away from 10th 1 billion XRP dump of 2026
Ripple is approaching its 10th scheduled XRP escrow unlock of 2026, with 1 billion XRP set to be released on October 1. The event is now less than three weeks away and will continue a monthly process that has been in place since Ripple introduced its escrow program in 2017. The upcoming release follows nine previous XRP unlocks this year. On September 1, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP through three separate escrow transactions, continuing a schedule that has remained largely unchanged for years. Ripple’s XRP escrow system is designed to provide transparency over its token holdings. Up to 1 billion XRP is unlocked on the first day of each month, but Ripple typically does not release the full amount into circulation. Instead, it has historically returned most of the unlocked tokens to new escrow contracts. Following the September release, approximately 31.28 billion XRP remained locked in escrow. Subsequent re-escrow transactions pushed the balance back to ...