Ripple’s XRP Prepares for Massive 1 Billion Token Unlock – Price Rally or Sell-Off Incoming?

Ripple’s XRP is staring down the barrel of a 1 billion token unlock—an event that could send shockwaves through the crypto market. Will it fuel the next bull run or trigger a whale-sized dump?

Here’s what you need to know.

The Mechanics: How XRP Unlocks Work

Ripple’s escrow system dribbles out tokens monthly, but this unlock isn’t just another drop in the bucket. A billion XRP hitting the market could rewrite the supply-demand equation overnight.

Market Impact: Liquidity Tsunami or Controlled Burn?

History shows mixed results—some unlocks spark rallies (traders front-run scarcity), others crash prices (supply floods the market). With XRP’s recent volatility, this could go either way.

The Institutional Wildcard

Ripple’s ODL corridors might absorb some supply, but let’s be real—when has a 9-figure unlock ever been ‘priced in’ by a market that still treats TA like astrology?

Closing Thought: In crypto, ‘unlocks’ are either launching pads or trapdoors. For XRP holders, buckle up—this is when weak hands get shaken out and diamond hands get rewarded. Or vice versa. (Hey, at least it’s more exciting than watching traditional finance ‘innovate’ with another .01% savings account yield.)

It is currently trading at $2.18, still up 8.5% overall. The 4hr chart shows XRP is about to test its 200 SMA, if before the unlock price is able to cross it can act as a support for the upcoming selloff. The RSI is approaching 65, suggesting continued momentum but nearing overbrought territory.  

If XRP breaks the 2.21 resistance level, the next key target lies around 2.48. At this price range the upcoming 1 billion XRP unlock would be worth around $2.8 billion, though most of it is expected to be re-locked, as in previous months. However, prior to that, the token unlock could weigh on XRP price as the circulating supply would increase.

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