Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, disclosed that the company had the potential to sell more XRP before implementing the escrow mechanism in 2017. Prior to this system, Ripple operated with a $1,000 escrow limit, which could have allowed for increased monthly sales. The current escrow mechanism locks 5.5 billion XRP, releasing 1 billion monthly to help stabilize the cryptocurrency market. This revelation comes as traders closely monitor altcoin movements amid Ripple's evolving strategy.