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XRP Escrow Debate Reignites as Critics Question Ripple’s Supply Control


XRP Escrow Debate Reignites as Critics Question Ripple’s Supply Control

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A debate has reignited over Ripple's large XRP escrow holdings, with critics arguing the company's control of a sizable supply deters institutional adoption and could dilute token value. Pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan counters that the escrow provides market certainty and says comparing current prices to the 2018 ATH is misleading given immature markets, leaving mixed implications for crypto adoption, token market impact and institutional engagement.

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  • Critics argue Ripple’s large escrow holdings could deter institutional adoption.
  • Bill Morgan says XRP’s escrow structure provides market certainty rather than harming investors.
  • Morgan calls 2018 ATH comparisons a fool’s errand, given deeply immature markets.

A debate over Ripple’s XRP escrow arrangement has resurfaced on X, with pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan pushing back against critics who argue that the company’s large escrow holdings dilute XRP’s value and discourage institutional adoption.

Critics Say Escrow Discourages Institutional Adoption

Blockchain specialist Spade argued that Ripple’s large escrow holdings remain a barrier to institutional participation. He claimed major firms would be reluctant to acquire significant amounts of XRP while a single company controls such a large share of the supply.

“If you want institutional adoption, they have to relo…

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