- Ripple’s potential acquisition of Circle could significantly elevate XRP’s role in global finance by integrating USDC liquidity and expanding regulatory trust.
- Experts believe the move would transform XRP from a bridge asset into essential infrastructure for global payments.
Ripple’s reported interest in acquiring Circle, the issuer of USDC, is sending shockwaves through the crypto industry—and one expert says the move could evolve XRP’s role in global finance.
Top XRP commentator All Things XRP shared bold insights, suggesting that if Ripple pulls off the Circle deal, XRP won’t just spike—it will transform. Although Circle allegedly rejected Ripple’s initial $5 billion offer as too low, newer reports claim a revised bid hit $20 billion, though this valuation remains hotly contested.
A Strategic Leap for XRP’s Utility
While both Ripple and Circle have remained silent, All Things XRP believes the acquisition would be a game-changer. Ripple already uses XRP for rapid value transfers via RippleNet. Merging this with Circle’s $61 billion in USDC liquidity could position XRP at the center of modern finance, making it nearly impossible for traditional banks to ignore.
Even more compelling is the potential Ripple would have to inherit Circle’s robust regulatory trust and banking ties—assets that could give XRP a serious credibility boost on Wall Street.
Connecting Stablecoins: XRP as the Missing Link
If Ripple gains control of Circle, it would dominate the stablecoin space with RLUSD and USDC under its belt. The expert claims XRP would become the “connective tissue” between them, streamlining transactions and reducing costs.
Such integration could elevate XRP from a mere bridge asset to the foundational infrastructure of global payments, reshaping its demand profile and long-term value.
Ripple Grand Vision
This move comes on the heels of Ripple’s acquisition of brokerage firm Hidden Road—part of what appears to be a broader consolidation strategy. According to All Things XRP, Ripple wants to own stablecoin liquidity, dominate payment rails, and make XRP the default bridge currency worldwide.
If the Circle deal stalls, the expert speculates Ripple may increase pressure—and its offer. “Either way,” the expert says, “Ripple’s playbook is clear: control liquidity, streamline global payments, and evolve XRP into the core of financial infrastructure.”
