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Ripple Leaves 1 Billion XRP Untouched After October Unlock

Ripple has not moved any of the 1 billion XRP unlocked in October, despite having the option to do so.

Ripple has not moved any of the 1 billion XRP unlocked in October, despite having the option to do so. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹119 ($1.25). This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Live Bitcoin News, DailyCoin), plus live market data, as of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

Ripple's decision to leave the unlocked XRP untouched could signal a strategic shift in its liquidity management or a response to regulatory pressures, impacting XRP's market dynamics.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 20.1 h — Token Times synthesises them all into one brief
  1. Live Bitcoin News
    Ripple Leaves October's 1B XRP Unlock Untouched Ahead of Nov 1 ↗
  2. DailyCoin
    Ripple’s Bank Approval Leaves XRP On The Sidelines? ↗
Key takeaways
  • Ripple hasn't moved 1 billion XRP from October's unlock after 26 days.
  • Another 1 billion XRP is set to unlock on November 1.
  • XRP price is down 4.20% in the last 24 hours amid broader market decline.
What the reporting agrees on

Both Live Bitcoin News and DailyCoin report that Ripple has not moved the 1 billion XRP unlocked in October, with the funds remaining idle in company wallets for 26 days. They agree on the upcoming November 1 unlock of another 1 billion XRP. However, DailyCoin emphasizes Ripple's recent bank approval and its potential impact on custody and stablecoin business, while Live Bitcoin News focuses on the timing of the unlocks and their significance for XRP liquidity.

The story so far · 2 briefs
  1. Ripple Leaves 1 Billion XRP Untouched After October Unlock — this brief
  2. Former Ripple CTO Mocks $6 Billion Binance Hack with XLM Joke

Ripple has left the 1 billion XRP unlocked in October untouched in two company wallets, according to data from the XRP ledger cited on October 27. This marks 26 days since the funds were made available, with neither wallet showing any outgoing activity since the unlock.

The XRP unlock is part of Ripple's monthly escrow plan, which sees 1 billion XRP released every month. The next 1 billion XRP unlock is scheduled for November 1. This consistent pattern of unlocks has been a regular feature of Ripple's operations, but the decision to leave the October funds untouched is notable.

Multiple outlets, including Live Bitcoin News and DailyCoin, confirm that the funds remain idle. While Live Bitcoin News highlights the potential market implications of Ripple's decision, DailyCoin suggests that Ripple's recent bank approval could be a more significant factor in its strategic direction, particularly in relation to custody and stablecoin services.

The XRP market has seen a 4.20% decline in the last 24 hours, with the coin currently trading at $1.25. This drop is part of a broader market downturn, with the total crypto market cap down to $2.67 trillion and Bitcoin experiencing a 4.94% decrease in the same period.

The Fear & Greed Index stands at 30, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the market. The upcoming November 1 unlock will be closely watched by investors and analysts to see if Ripple's strategy changes or if the trend of leaving the funds untouched continues.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 21 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹119.12$1.25 to ₹119.12$1.25 — +0.00%.

$1.23$1.24$1.25$1.26$1.27 published · $1.25 now · $1.25 (+0.00%) Oct 29 18:55 UTC Oct 30 16:00 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹119.12$1.25

The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹130.44 (about $1.25), down 4.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

XRP
#5
₹119.12$1.25 ▼ 4.23%
7d -6.04%MCap ₹7.56TFull XRP data →
The market when this published · October 29, 2026
Total market cap₹253.98T
Bitcoin 24h-4.94%
Ethereum 24h-4.35%
BTC dominance58.2%
Fear & Greed30 · Fear

Ripple Leaves 1 Billion XRP Untouched After October Unlock — questions & answers

Why hasn't Ripple moved the October XRP unlock?

The exact reason is unclear, but it could be due to strategic decisions or regulatory considerations.

What is the significance of the November 1 unlock?

The November 1 unlock will be closely watched to see if Ripple's strategy of leaving funds untouched continues.

How does Ripple's bank approval affect XRP?

While it advances Ripple's custody and stablecoin business, it may not immediately impact XRP demand.

How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?

About ₹130.44 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.25. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Live Bitcoin News, DailyCoin, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 30, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #973,833 sha256:5196df71fd25c5cb
Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 20.1 h — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Live Bitcoin News · Oct 29 18:55 ↗DailyCoin · Oct 30 15:03 ↗

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