Ripple is scheduled to unlock 1 billion XRP tokens this Sunday, June 1, as part of its ongoing monthly escrow release cycle.
With XRP trading around $2.30, the batch is worth over $2.3 billion, making it one of the largest token unlocks in dollar terms this year.
While most XRP unlocks are partially re-locked, the scale of this release has raised concerns over potential short-term sell pressure and market volatility.
The unlocked amount represents about 2% of the token’s total supply, and a comparable share of what’s already circulating. That scale has naturally caught the attention of traders and analysts, with some anticipating a possible uptick in volatility or renewed sell pressure.
Still, history suggests the real impact may be far more muted. Ripple has consistently re-locked a significant chunk of its monthly unlocks, usually between 60% and 70%, with only a smaller portion actually entering the market. The rest typically goes toward ecosystem development, institutional partnerships, or remains held.
That’s why, despite the sheer size of this weekend’s release, the net effect on liquidity might be relatively modest. The headline number may raise eyebrows, but unless Ripple deviates from its usual playbook, the actual increase in circulating XRP, and its impact on price could be limited.
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