Ripple Begins the Year with 500M XRP Unlocked and a Bold Message

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  • As 2025 began, Ripple, the company behind XRP, commenced the planned monthly release of 500 million XRP from its escrow account.
  • With XRP already surging 12% and optimism growing around regulatory reforms under Trump’s administration.

The year 2025 kicked off as Ripple released 500 million XRP from escrow. Notably, this move falls in line with its monthly automated schedule.

In the same vein, this significant move has captured significant attention with a huge portion derived from a corresponding memo, which ignited speculation and enthusiasm within the crypto community.

The memo, attached to the transaction, declared: “January 20th is around the corner. Donald Trump will be in the WH, and we are going to make crypto great again!” This bold statement quickly became a focal point of discussion across social media platforms, particularly on the X platform.

Brett, a prominent cryptocurrency analyst, brought the transaction to light, sparking widespread debate about its implications.

Following the tweet’s publication, the crypto community was quick to clarify the memo did not solely originate from Ripple. Evidencing this, a member asserted that anyone on the XRP Ledger can execute the escrow finish function. As of time of press, the memo’s source remains a mystery.

On another point of view, this message aligns with the bullish sentiment surrounding the  XRP community about a shift in regulatory framework as pro-crypto Donald Trump returns to the white house on January 20, 2025.

It is worth mentioning that Trump’s presidency has proven to be a positive influence on the digital asset. Reminiscing, Trump’s presidency in 2018 coincided with XRP’s all-time high of $3.84, and his re-election in November 2024 saw the cryptocurrency surge to $2.86, its highest price in years.

This correlation of historical events has had the cryptocurrency community most importantly the XRP community that Trump’s inauguration could usher in another bull run for the digital asset as well as the broader cryptocurrency market.

Adding to the excitement, Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced his resignation effective January 20, 2025. Gensler’s tenure has been marked by strict enforcement actions against crypto projects, including Ripple.

His successor, Paul Atkins, is seen as more crypto-friendly, with past statements criticizing Gensler’s approach. Many believe this leadership change could pave the way for regulatory clarity and market growth.

Meanwhile, XRP has responded positively this new year. Notably, the asset, at the time of writing is swapping hands with $2.38 after a 12.63% surge in the past 24 hours. Focusing on a broader scale, the digital asset has recorded gains of 9.00% in the past week.

Conversely, the asset has plummeted by a 11.00% in the past month leading to a $136.81B. Additionally, the asset has seen a 143.48% stopping at $10.82B.

The cryptocurrency is aiming to break the $2.50 barrier. Indicators suggest this bullish trend could persist throughout January and beyond, buoyed by broader market recovery and optimism around potential policy shifts under the Trump administration.

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