Ripple has completed its standard monthly token unlock, releasing 1 billion XRP, and has relocked 70% of that total. As a result, a net 300 million XRP has entered circulation. According to data from Whale Alert, unless further changes occur before the end of the day, this amount aligns with the company’s established net liquidity plan that it has followed throughout 2026.
Ripple’s balance in managing XRP supply
The controlled release of 300 million XRP reflects Ripple’s cautious approach to market liquidity. By putting only a limited amount of net supply into circulation after mandatory re-locks, the company aims to reduce downward price pressure that could result from excessive token inflows.
As of July 2026, the average daily trading volume of XRP on regulated platforms stands at about $1.61 billion. In a market of this size, Ripple’s management believes that large, uncontrolled releases could disrupt order book stability and create additional volatility in XRP’s price.
Brad Garlinghouse, who has referred to XRP as Ripple’s “North Star,” has said that the company’s strategy is to keep unlocked token volumes within limits that won’t threaten price stability.
The most recent unlock in July translates to approximately $319 million in dollar terms. However, this figure represents only a small portion of Ripple’s total reserves and is considered a limited share in the context of the global token economy.
Locked reserves and market response
Data from XRP Scan shows that about 35.8% of the total XRP supply—equating to 35.8 billion XRP—remains locked in escrow contracts controlled directly by Ripple. This means that July’s net increase of 300 million XRP is less than 1% of Ripple’s current locked assets.
Mini glossary: An escrow contract is an on-chain mechanism in which a set amount of tokens is locked under predetermined rules and later released. This method is used to limit sudden increases in supply and to make token release schedules more predictable for the market.
Following the latest unlock, XRP maintained a strong intraday performance. Positive sentiment in the XRPL ecosystem has facilitated quicker absorption of newly released tokens by market buyers.
Key price levels on the XRP chart
From a technical standpoint, the $1.0390 level currently represents a significant support zone. After holding this area, XRP staged a local rally and moved closer to the psychological threshold of $1.06.
The shape of the market for the rest of the day will depend on whether current demand can keep pace with the net addition of 300 million XRP. For now, the relocking measure appears to be effectively limiting supply-side pressure.
