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Ripple’s recent move to lock 470 million XRP in escrow has stirred mixed reactions across the crypto market, coming at a time when institutional interest in XRP appears to be waning. While the company continues to highlight efforts to manage token supply and support XRP value, broader market trends suggest deeper structural challenges persist. Ripple Locks 470M XRP to Ease Supply Pressure On June 3, Ripple confirmed the escrow of 470 million XRP tokens—part of its regular supply management strategy aimed at reducing immediate circulation and potentially supporting Ripple XRP news sentiment. The move aligns with past efforts to create artificial scarcity, a method often employed in crypto markets to prop up prices. Ripple has locked 470 million XRP, valued at over $1 billion, into escrow. Source: Whale Alert via X However, analysts remain skeptical about its effectiveness given XRP’s extensive supply. With over 58 billion XRP currently in circulation and a total maximum supply of 100 billion, tokenomics experts argue that these periodic escrows may have minimal impact in shifting the XRP price long-term. “Locking tokens is only part of the equation,” noted a market analyst. “Without sustained demand and a compelling investment narrative, reducing supply alone won’t move the needle significantly.” Institutional Investors Withdraw as XRP Faces Downward Pressure While Ripple aims to stabilize XRP through supply control, XRP investment products are witnessing notable outflows. According to CoinShares’ latest report, XRP funds saw $28.2 million in withdrawals over the past two weeks, marking a sharp contrast to the broader crypto market, which registered $286 million in inflows last week. XRP investment products recorded their second consecutive week of outflows, totaling $28.2 million, highlighting continued investor caution. Source: Coinshares This divergence underscores a growing sense of caution among institutional investors, especially amid broader macroeconomic concerns, including U.S. tariff uncertainties.…

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