- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed there are no IPO plans for 2025, emphasizing the company’s focus on organic growth over fundraising.
- Instead, Ripple is prioritizing strategic acquisitions, particularly in blockchain infrastructure within the financial sector.
Ripple is closing the door on Wall Street — at least for now. CEO Brad Garlinghouse has firmly denied rumors of a 2025 IPO, stating that the blockchain giant has no immediate need for external funding. Instead of eyeing the public markets, Ripple is doubling down on organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
“There’s no IPO in 2025; we haven’t needed outside funding. Ripple isn’t chasing investors; it’s building an empire. No IPO. No begging. Just execution,” a user echoed Garlinghouse’s bold remarks following his recent interview.
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Speaking with Bloomberg on March 20, Garlinghouse acknowledged that while an initial public offering is a possibility down the road, it simply isn’t a priority. Ripple’s focus, he said, is on expanding its capabilities through acquisitions — particularly within blockchain infrastructure, with an emphasis on financial services.
“We have been in a very fortunate position to be able to grow the business organically,” Garlinghouse explained. “We’re also, frankly, more proactive in looking at acquisitions.”
Despite the improving regulatory climate for crypto in the U.S., Ripple isn’t rushing to take advantage of market sentiment. Instead, it’s looking at 2025 as a year of consolidation across the blockchain sector — a trend Ripple intends to capitalize on by acquiring innovative companies that align with its long-term vision.
Some analysts have questioned why Ripple would delay going public when market conditions are warming. But for Garlinghouse, the answer is simple: strength, focus, and independence. After years of grappling with the SEC in a high-profile legal battle — the latest development being a court-granted pause to allow the SEC to update its case status — Ripple is choosing to build on solid ground.
With its eyes set on growth rather than fundraising, Ripple’s strategy is clear: dominate the space through smart, steady moves — not stock tickers.
