# XRPUnlock

Exactly—this is a classic case where the headline number looks scary, but the actual market impact is usually much smaller. A few key points:
Historical Behavior – Ripple’s past unlocks show that a large portion of XRP is quickly re-locked in escrow, so only a small percentage actually hits exchanges. That means most of the 1B $XRP may never truly enter active circulation.
Exchange Balances – Declining XRP balances on exchanges suggest less supply is immediately available to sell. When coins are off exchanges, it’s harder for the market to be shocked by large movements.
ETF Inflows – Steady d