Ripple Labs is set to unlock 1 billion XRP on April 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing escrow release program. This release, valued at approximately $1.37 billion with XRP trading near $1.37, comes amid a 3.2% decline in the token's price over the past 24 hours and a 5% drop over the past week. Despite the significant headline figure, Ripple's escrow system is designed to mitigate supply shocks. Typically, 70% to 80% of the unlocked XRP is returned to escrow, with only 200 million to 300 million XRP entering circulation for operational uses. This controlled release mechanism has historically minimized market impact, though it continues to influence short-term sentiment, especially during periods of weaker price action.