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Bill Morgan, a respected attorney and crypto expert, recently <a href="https://x.com/Belisarius2020/status/1853176608229896511?t=MbELo_dMG34ASAnOKlKr0A&amp;s=19" rel="nofollow">addressed</a> a query from a crypto user regarding Ripple’s escrowed XRP. He emphasized the importance of understanding Ripple’s messaging about the escrow, highlighting that Ripple aims to demonstrate responsible management of its XRP holdings. 
This perspective forms part of the broader debate concerning the impact of Ripple’s escrow on the price of XRP, which was addressed in the legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 
<h2 id="strong-sec-s-allegations-strong">SEC’s Allegations</h2> 
Morgan noted that in its lawsuit, the SEC contended that Ripple’s escrow mechanism is a deliberate strategy to buttress the price of XRP. The escrow, which holds a substantial portion of XRP, releases a predetermined amount of the cryptocurrency monthly. 
<h2 id="strong-community-perception-strong">Community Perception</h2> 
Contrary to the SEC’s assertions, many within the XRP community believe that the escrow mechanism suppresses the price of XRP. This viewpoint is based on the idea that the predictable supply of XRP introduced by the escrow could potentially dampen significant price movements. 
However, this belief is not universally accepted and is a topic of extensive debate within the community. Morgan also noted that this belief is wrong for many reasons. 
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<h2 id="strong-ripple-s-stance-strong">Ripple’s Stance</h2> 
Morgan also stated Ripple’s stance that the escrow mechanism is a demonstration of its responsible stewardship over the large but steadily declining volume of XRP it controls. 
By locking up XRP in escrow, Ripple aims to provide transparency and predictability regarding the supply of XRP entering the market. This mechanism is intended to reassure investors and stakeholders about the company’s commitment to a measured and strategic approach to distributing XRP. 
Notably, Ripple’s escrow holdings have <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-escrow-xrp-holdings-drops-below-39-heres-the-total-holdings/">dropped below 39%</a> of XRP’s total supply, as Morgan <a href="https://x.com/Belisarius2020/status/1852497598936232150?t=BUkLCegKlxSqAMYBbh8FgA&amp;s=19" rel="nofollow">shared</a>. He also revealed that the company held around 55% of XRP when he gained interest in the crypto market, highlighting the reduced supply over time. 
<h2 id="strong-the-impact-of-escrow-on-xrp-price-strong">The Impact of Escrow on XRP Price</h2> 
The impact of Ripple’s escrow on the price of XRP remains a complex issue. While the SEC claims that the escrow supports the price, some market analysts and community members argue that the regular release of XRP could exert downward pressure on the price by increasing the available supply. 
The community has also consistently complained of Ripple’s “sell-offs,” as the company often reserves a portion of the monthly releases for sales. Ripple recently <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripples-largest-xrp-release-in-seven-years-heres-what-happened/">reserved 470 million XRP</a>, the largest amount in the history of the escrow system, intensifying the complaints from the community. 
Nonetheless, Ripple’s strategy is to mitigate negative impacts by ensuring that released XRP is absorbed through various partnerships, investments, and use cases within the XRP ecosystem. 
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