- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed there are no plans for a 2025 IPO, citing strong finances and an unfavorable U.S. regulatory environment.
- Despite this, XRP continues to draw investor interest, with analysts predicting potential price breakouts.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has stunned the crypto community by officially dismissing any plans for a Ripple IPO in 2025. Speaking during a recent public appearance, Garlinghouse addressed swirling rumors head-on, confirming that going public is not on the agenda this year.
Despite growing speculation and hype, the Ripple boss emphasized that the company is financially strong and has no need to raise capital through an initial public offering. “We’re in a solid financial position,” Garlinghouse stated, adding that an IPO typically serves the purpose of capital raising—something Ripple doesn’t currently require.
Regulatory Landscape: A Roadblock to Ripple’s Public Debut
Beyond financial stability, Garlinghouse cited the current U.S. regulatory environment as a key reason to steer clear of a public listing. With Ripple still entangled in a long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the CEO questioned the logic of pursuing an IPO in what he described as a “hostile” environment.
While internal conversations around the possibility of an IPO have occurred, Garlinghouse confirmed that the idea remains off the table and isn’t part of the company’s active priorities. He also clarified that Ripple is not lobbying for regulatory leadership changes to push the IPO discussion forward.
Ripple Price Action: All Eyes on the Charts
Despite the lack of IPO plans, XRP continues to attract investor attention. At the time of writing, XRP is consolidating around the $2.08 level. Technical analysts are closely watching resistance at $2.22 and $2.30, while support levels lie at $1.88 and $1.63.
Crypto analyst DarkDefender has described this market phase as XRP’s “Final Consolidation,” suggesting that a breakout could send prices surging to $3.75 and even $5.85. Meanwhile, long-term projections by analysts like Ali Martinez propose that an eventual IPO could drive XRP to highs of $15—though that remains speculative for now.
Bottom Line: No IPO, But Ripple Still Has Eyes Watching
Ripple may not be going public in 2025, but that hasn’t stopped market participants from analyzing every move. With XRP still showing strong technical setups, investors remain glued to the charts while regulatory winds continue to shift in the background.
