Key Takeaways
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- Ripple has no current plans or timeline for an IPO, according to President Monica Long.
- The company recently raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities.
- Ripple’s customer base doubled quarter-over-quarter, driven by stablecoin adoption and regulatory clarity.
- Competitors like Circle, Bullish, Gemini, and Figure went public this year amid renewed crypto market strength.
- Long said Ripple remains well-capitalized to fund organic and inorganic growth without the need for public markets.
Ripple’s IPO Position
Ripple is taking a cautious stance on going public despite a wave of crypto IPOs. Speaking at Ripple’s Swell conference in New York, President Monica Long said the company has “no plan, no timeline” for an initial public offering.
The statement contrasts sharply with peers like Circle Internet Group, Gemini, and Bullish, which have all listed or announced IPOs amid a strong rebound in digital asset valuations through 2025.
$500 Million Raise at $40 Billion Valuation
Ripple’s funding position remains strong. The firm raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, backed by major investors including Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.
Long said the company’s capital base allows it to self-fund strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and partnerships without relying on the public equity markets.
“We’ve been able to fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, and strategic partnerships — anything we want to do,” she said.
Rapid Growth in Stablecoin Payments
Ripple’s customer base has doubled quarter-over-quarter, a growth Long attributed to the rise of stablecoin-based payments and regulatory clarity in the U.S. and international markets.
She declined to share specific 2024 revenue figures but emphasized that policy progress has helped expand Ripple’s on-chain payment network globally. The company continues to leverage its blockchain infrastructure to facilitate faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions, positioning itself as a leader in regulated crypto payments.
Context: Crypto IPO Momentum
The broader digital asset sector has seen a surge of IPOs in 2025 as crypto valuations recovered and institutional demand returned. Stablecoin issuer Circle, blockchain lender Figure Technologies, and exchanges Gemini and Bullish all listed this year.
Kraken is also preparing for a public debut. Yet Ripple’s leadership appears in no rush, focusing instead on consolidating growth through its private funding base and strategic partnerships.
