Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP as Price Weakness Extends Into February

Ripple unlocked roughly 1 billion XRP (XRP) from escrow on February 1, continuing its long-standing monthly release schedule. The scheduled unlock followed a weak close for XRP in January, when the token declined by more than 10%. Selling pressure extended into the new month, with prices slipping further in line with the broader market drawdown. Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP as Part of Scheduled Escrow Program According to on-chain data, the unlocks were split across four transfers of 100 million, 400 million, 100 million, and 400 million XRP, with a combined value of approximately $1 source: https://beincrypto.com/xrp-escrow-unlock-price-low-february-2026/