Ripple has published a billion XRP of entirely in a decision that sparked discussions on the cryptocurrency market. This development comes after a notable change in the XRP release model typical of the company, which has been consistent since 2017.
Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP in three large transactions
According to the blockchain data service alert, Ripple unblocked A billion XRP in three separate transactions on May 3, 2025. The transaction amounted to 500 million, 300 million and 200 million XRP. According to XRP's negotiation price at the time, these transfers amounted to more than $ 2.2 billion.
The exit occurred two days later than the usual monthly calendar. Historically, Ripple unlocked a billion XRP on the first day of each month. Whale Alert shared the details of each transaction via its social media platform, confirming that the movements came from the Ripple's entire portfolio.
Ripple began its monthly entire routine in 2017. This system was designed by the company, to guarantee a constant and foreseeable offer of XRP, in order to facilitate the liquidity of the market. Originally, Ripple was going to put 55 billion XRP in the whole with a billion released each month for 55 months.
Changes made to the XRP release strategy
The release of this month occurred after Ripple locked 700 million XRP in the entire May 2. It is the third consecutive month that Ripple made such a decision before its standard release. A similar sequence occurred in April and March, which could suggest a change in strategy.
Traditionally, around 700 million XRP are relocated after each release, and we see no change in this model. However, a new detail in this case is that the lock is executed before the version, not after. Consequently, Ripple's current approach to manage Liquidity and XRP distribution have become a question of question.
However, Ripple has not yet published an official declaration to explain the reason for changing the calendar. Meanwhile, some market players speculate that this new model can be the result of a recent market dynamic or changes in internal policy. However, the company has confirmed none of this at this stage.
XRP price performance in the middle of the undulation unlocks
At the beginning of May, the XRP price was negotiated between $ 1.96 and $ 2.50. Analysts noted that the assets are currently undergoing a consolidation phase. According to graphic players, the XRP price has been above key support areas, including Fibonacci's retrace 0.5 and historical resistance at around $ 1.80.
Cryptrades' analysts shared his technical perspectives. She said: “We see a possible back test test of $ 2.25, and a passage to $ 1.90 remains at stake.” According to the analyst, the current RSI shows exhaustion, suggesting a potential short -term drop before a rebound higher. »»
Although the global feeling remains neutral in the short term, several long -term traders continue to closely monitor the resistance of $ 2.25. If XRP can keep above this level, higher price targets such as $ 2.68 and $ 3.00 remain on their radar.
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