XRP's Monthly Flood: 4 Billion Tokens Released in 2024, But Is Supply Really the Problem? Ripple just hit the brakes on one of crypto's longest-running supply debates. Here's what went down: **The Numbers:** - Last year? 4 billion XRP hit circulation (double the 2-billion pace from 2023) - Current supply: 62.8 billion (up from 56.5B in early 2023) - Still locked in escrow: 37 billion tokens Every month on day one, Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP—then dumps 200-300M on the market while re-locking the rest. March 2025 might see that shift; rumors suggest they're eyeing $795M in crypto sales. **Real Talk:** Sure, 500-700M in monthly selling pressure *sounds* brutal. But here's the thing—XRP's price hasn't tanked because of token releases. The real villain? The SEC lawsuit that's been dragging since 2020. That regulatory noose choked XRP far more than any supply schedule. Now Trump's back, hinting at a national crypto reserve, and the SEC case is winding down. That's what traders are actually watching. Token inflation? Secondary story. **Current Status:** XRP down 17.48% YTD at $2.57. The chart doesn't lie—macro tailwinds matter more than monthly unlocks.