Ripple, the key player behind the XRP Ledger, is scheduled to unlock 1 billion XRP tokens today, September 1. This release is part of Ripple's ongoing monthly distribution plan and is expected to have a nominal value of around $570 million. Historically, these token unlocks have been followed by price fluctuations in the XRP market. Investors are advised to monitor the situation closely as the market responds to this significant influx of XRP tokens.