# MarketData

Ripple has executed its scheduled January 2026 XRP escrow unlock, releasing one billion tokens into the market. While some view these unlocks as inflationary, the escrow structure is designed to limit the company's ability to sell freely, providing a predictable supply curve. From a system design perspective, this creates a transparent and managed distribution model that prevents sudden market shocks. I am monitoring the on-chain movement of these funds to see how much is being re-locked for future cycles. Understanding the supply dynamics of major assets like XRP is essential for long term ri