Ripple’s CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has reiterated a stance that has been in place for years: the company’s XRP sales are not intended to hurt token holders. In plain terms, the company is simply selling XRP to fund its operations, and the sales are not meant to depress the market price. This clarification comes at a time when XRP is trading just above $1.10, up about 1 % in the last day, and the broader crypto market is still in a cautious mood, with the fear‑greed index sitting at 26.
The recent pause in XRP ETF inflows—after a nine‑week streak of new assets—adds another layer of uncertainty. While the ETF market had been a potential catalyst for price support, the slowdown suggests that institutional appetite may be reaching a plateau. On‑chain data, meanwhile, shows a cooling in demand across several metrics, though some funding indicators hint at a possible rebound. Retail holders can interpret these signals as a mixed bag: short‑term price stability but a need to watch for any shifts in institutional interest.
Looking ahead, the key question for investors is whether Ripple’s sales strategy will have a lasting impact on XRP’s liquidity and price. If the company continues to sell at a pace that matches or exceeds market demand, the price could remain steady or even rise modestly. Conversely, a mismatch could create temporary downward pressure. Keeping an eye on regulatory updates, ETF activity, and on‑chain metrics will help retail participants gauge whether the current sales approach is a benign business practice or a harbinger of broader market shifts.