Ripple XRP Escrow Lockup to Extend 9 More Years as 32.9 Billion XRP Remains Reserved—Bullish Supply Squeeze Incoming

June 22, 2026 — In a monumental development for XRP hodlers, a staggering 32.9 billion XRP—worth over $20 billion at current prices—remains locked in Ripple's escrow contracts, signaling a scarcity-driven boom as the unlock schedule stretches nearly a decade longer. This prolonged lockup, originally designed to manage supply inflation, now acts as a powerful catalyst for institutional accumulation, with analysts forecasting a supply squeeze that could catapult XRP beyond its all-time highs as the crypto market enters a new era of regulatory clarity and mass adoption.

Ripple XRP escrow reserves could take another nine years to run out if the company continues its current pattern of releasing and re-locking tokens. According to Ripple’s latest XRP distribution data, the company holds 32.9 billion XRP in escrow and another 5.03 billion XRP in wallets under its direct control.

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