Ripple has increased its XRP holdings further in Q1 2025. According to the latest XRP Markets Report, the company now holds over 4.56 billion XRP. This marks a clear rise from the 4.48 billion XRP held at the end of 2024.
At the current XRP price of $2.17, Ripple’s directly held XRP is now worth $9.90 billion. Meanwhile, the on-ledger escrow has decreased by nearly 900 million tokens, standing at 37.13 billion XRP, valued at $80.59 billion. In total, Ripple controls approximately $90.49 billion in XRP.
What does this mean for the XRP Market?
Each month, a portion of escrowed XRP is released, but Ripple often doesn’t use all of it. A significant amount is typically returned to escrow, helping maintain market stability. Still, Ripple retains the right to allocate XRP to vehicles like ETPs or trusts when strategically relevant.
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Notably, XRP only exits the “held by Ripple” category if it’s expected to enter the broader market. Until then, even transferred XRP can still be counted as part of Ripple’s assets. This policy grants Ripple both strategic flexibility and a buffer against market shocks.
Strategic move or prelude to something bigger?
The growing XRP reserves may signal Ripple’s preparation for larger initiatives. Institutional partnerships or major ecosystem developments could be in the pipeline. Either way, analysts are keeping a close eye.
For investors and crypto enthusiasts alike, it’s a clear sign to watch XRP more closely. The combination of increased liquidity and reduced escrow supply could impact XRP price dynamics in the coming months. Whether Ripple is preparing for a market shift remains speculative—but the signs are there.
