Ripple has locked 200 million XRP, valued at approximately $593 million, in escrow as of October 2, 2025. This move is expected to reduce immediate selling pressure on the cryptocurrency. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.98, just 22% below its all-time high, as bulls anticipate a potential breakout. In a related development, Nasdaq-listed VivoPower International PLC has raised $19 million to expand its XRP holdings, highlighting increased corporate interest in the token. XRP is trading within a descending triangle pattern, with significant resistance near the $3.00 mark.