Ripple Flexes Its Muscles: $700M Share Buyback Sends Strong Market Signal

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  • Ripple has launched a $700 million share buyback at $175 per share, offering a 135% premium over recent private market prices, signaling strong confidence in its growth and financial position.
  • While speculation around a potential IPO grows, Ripple maintains its focus on acquisitions and internal equity management for now.

Ripple Offers $175 Per Share in Bold $700M Tender Buyback

Ripple is making waves again — this time with a powerful financial move that’s catching investor attention. The blockchain payments company has announced a $700 million tender offer to buy back shares at $175 per share, representing a staggering 135% premium over recent private market pricing.

The offer, which opened on June 10 and closes July 9, is available to holders of vested stock options or shares through the Nasdaq Private Market. Jeremy Raper, a Ripple investor, shared the news via X, along with a company email from CEO Brad Garlinghouse outlining the deal’s details.

Ripple Confidence Surges with Massive Premium and Strong Financials

The $175 buyback price far exceeds recent trades on secondary markets like Hyve, where XRP shares last exchanged hands at around $74–$75. This dramatic increase from January’s $125-per-share offer showcases Ripple’s surging confidence in its own valuation and future.

Backing this bold move is a rock-solid balance sheet. Ripple reportedly holds $3.7 billion in cash, zero debt, $600 million in other investments, and a massive 41 billion XRP — valued at up to $94.6 billion at current market prices. Of that, 36.2 billion XRP remains in escrow. With over $1 billion in EBIT in the past year, Ripple is clearly generating serious profits.

IPO Not Imminent, But Buzz Builds

With 141 million shares outstanding, Ripple’s implied valuation at $175 per share hovers around $25 billion. However, when factoring in its balance sheet assets — even conservatively — some analysts, including Raper, suggest the company could be worth $350 per share or more.

Despite these bullish signals, Ripple maintains that an IPO is not in its immediate plans. The company reiterated this stance during both the January and June tender offers. Instead, Ripple appears focused on acquisitions and internal equity realignment.

Still, with its legal battles with the SEC largely behind it, and momentum building in its ecosystem, speculation around a future IPO remains high. For now, XRP is rewarding loyal shareholders while keeping its cards close to the chest.

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