XRP Liquidity analysts have observed a shift in Ripple’s escrow release pattern. In 2025, Ripple re-locked 700 million XRP each month, except June (670M), compared to 800M monthly from April to October 2024. This suggests Ripple is retaining an additional 100M XRP monthly. If the company continues using only 300M XRP monthly, the escrow could last 10 more years. But increasing usage to 400M XRP by 2026 would reduce that to 7.5 years. A steeper increase could shorten it to six. Analysts warn that if re-locking stops, the XRP supply could deplete even faster.

Speculation is mounting that the SEC could announce the end of its case against Ripple this Saturday. If that happens, analysts believe it could signal a coordinated shift, including Fedwire adopting Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) alongside ISO20022 standards. Such a move would align the U.S. financial infrastructure with blockchain-based systems, potentially positioning XRP at the core. Market watchers say this could lead to a massive price breakout for XRP, driven by utility, clarity, and institutional confidence. If true, XRP may soon reach levels the market hasn’t yet imagined.

Trump’s Truth Social is reportedly applying to launch a “Crypto Blue Chip ETF,” featuring XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. This marks a dramatic shift in U.S. political alignment with crypto, especially XRP, which has long faced regulatory pressure. The move could legitimize XRP on Wall Street, offering institutional access and reshaping its narrative. Combined with Ripple’s push for a national bank charter and growing real-world XRPL utility, the ETF may open the door to broader adoption. As power circles embrace XRP, analysts warn its price may not stay retail-level for long.