Ripple’s escrow management strategy , designed to regulate the flow of XRP into circulation, may see the total escrow balance exhausted within the next decade if recent patterns continue. However, certain adjustments to release practices could accelerate this timeline. Current Structure of Ripple’s Escrow Mechanism Ripple established the escrow system in December 2017 by locking away 55 billion XRP across multiple wallets to prevent an oversupply from impacting market stability. Each month, 1 billion XRP is released from escrow. However, Ripple typically relocks a substantial portion of that monthly release to maintain supply control. As of July 2025, data from XRPScan shows that the escrow still contains 35.908 billion XRP, distributed across 14 wallets. The remaining balance is released on a predetermined schedule and remains subject to Ripple’s discretionary re-locking strategy. Projected Timelines Based on Different Scenarios A prominent analyst who runs the “XRP Liquidity” account recently published projections regarding the escrow’s future, depending on how much XRP Ripple continues to use each month. In 2025 so far, Ripple has re-locked 700 million XRP each month, except June, when 670 million was returned . By comparison, from April to October 2024, Ripple had been re-locking 800 million XRP monthly, except in November, when only 530 million was re-locked. This suggests a moderate reduction in the amount Ripple is returning to escrow in 2025. If Ripple continues to retain 700 million XRP monthly and utilizes only 300 million per month, the escrow balance would last approximately 10 more years. If, starting in January 2026, Ripple increases its usage to 400 million XRP per month, the remaining escrow would be depleted in roughly 7.5 years. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 A more aggressive approach, increasing monthly use by 100 million XRP each year, could reduce the timeline to just six years. If Ripple ceases re-locking entirely and utilizes the full 1 billion monthly, the depletion would occur much sooner. Adjustments in Release Timing and Behavior In addition to changes in the re-locking amounts, Ripple appears to be modifying the release schedule itself. Traditionally, the 1 billion XRP is unlocked on the first day of each month. However, since March 2025, the company has begun staggering the release. For example, in July 2025, Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP on July 1 and another 500 million on July 4. This new phased-release method aligns with a broader shift in how Ripple allocates unlocked XRP. In July, of the 1 billion XRP released, 300 million was used for business activities such as Ripple Payments (formerly On-Demand Liquidity), exchange-traded products, and strategic partnerships, while the rest was returned to escrow. Ripple’s evolving escrow practices reflect an effort to balance market supply while supporting ongoing operational needs. While current trends point to a potential depletion within a decade, any further changes in release frequency or retained amounts could significantly impact how long the escrow reserves will last. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP’s Future at Stake: Ripple’s Escrow Depletion Date Looms appeared first on Times Tabloid .
