Ripple's XRP Holdings Rise to $98.6B Amid Strategic Moves

Ripple has reported a notable increase in its XRP holdings, according to its Q1 2025 financial update. As of March 31, the San Francisco-based blockchain firm held 4.56 billion XRP, marking a 1.7% rise from the previous quarter's 4.48 billion. Meanwhile, tokens in escrow declined by 2.3%, dropping from 38 billion to 37.1 billion XRP. Ripple regularly unlocks 1 billion XRP monthly from escrow but typically returns a significant portion to limit market impact.

At XRP’s current trading price of $2.15, Ripple’s on-hand XRP holdings are valued at approximately $98.6 billion, based on CoinGecko data. The vast scale of these reserves has fueled industry speculation about Ripple's financial influence. Bitwise President Teddy Fusaro recently suggested that Ripple could acquire numerous crypto firms using its XRP treasury.

Ripple’s Q1 report also highlighted its growing expansion strategy, including the acquisition of prime brokerage platform Hidden Road. Additionally, reports suggest Ripple is eyeing a major deal to acquire Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, signaling its ambition to strengthen its presence in the crypto payments space.

As Ripple continues to release and re-escrow XRP monthly, market watchers closely monitor its supply activity and strategic investments. The company’s growing influence and asset reserves have positioned it as a major player in the evolving digital asset landscape.