Ripple has once again orchestrated large-scale XRP transactions, shifting a total of 1 billion tokens across multiple wallets. However, this month’s movements stand out due to an unusual absence of the expected escrow release, marking a break from the typical schedule observed in previous months.
No Escrow Release Yet, but Massive Whale Movements
Ripple’s escrow system, which usually releases 1 billion XRP at the start of each month, has not triggered any unlocks for April. This deviation from the standard routine has raised questions within the crypto community, especially as it mirrors similar delays seen in past months.
Despite the lack of escrow unlocks, Ripple has still proceeded with its routine high-value transfers. According to blockchain tracker Whale Alert, the company initiated the movement of 500 million XRP early today, distributing the funds across different wallets.
Breaking Down Ripple’s 1 Billion XRP Transfers
The first of these transactions saw 300 million XRP, valued at approximately $629 million, transferred from the Ripple (26) wallet to the address “rBg…91m” at 03:06 UTC. Three minutes later, another 200 million XRP, worth $420 million, was sent to a different Ripple-associated wallet, “rKD…2op.”
While Whale Alert documented these initial transfers, it did not detect a second wave of fund movements executed shortly after. A separate Ripple-linked wallet, Ripple (27), conducted additional transfers, bringing the total amount moved to 1 billion XRP.
At 03:28 UTC, this wallet transferred 170 million XRP, worth around $357 million, to the same “rKD…2op” address that had previously received 200 million XRP. Minutes later, 330 million XRP, valued at $693 million, was sent to another Ripple-associated address, “rDd…eCK.” This was the first transaction executed by this wallet since March 1.
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Ripple Escrows 700 Million XRP Amid Market Dip
Following these large-scale transfers, a significant portion of the XRP was locked back into escrow. The “rKD…2op” wallet, after receiving 370 million XRP in total, escrowed the full amount at 03:33 UTC. Similarly, the “rDd…eCK” wallet, which had been credited with 330 million XRP, locked away its entire balance three minutes later.
This resulted in 700 million XRP being returned to escrow, leaving 300 million XRP in the “rBg…91m” address. With this balance now standing at 400 million XRP, Ripple may use these funds for operational expenses or liquidity management.
What’s Behind the Unusual Escrow Delay?
Ripple’s escrow mechanism operates autonomously, meaning the absence of an April unlock could be attributed to a delay in the system’s execution. While the standard expectation is for 1 billion XRP to be released and 700 million to be re-escrowed, the missing unlock suggests that the release may still occur later in the month.
As Ripple continues its routine fund movements, market participants are closely watching for signs of a delayed escrow release. Meanwhile, amid these developments, XRP’s price has experienced a slight decline, dropping 1.87% to $2.09 as of this writing.
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