ISO Ledger recently shared Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s comment during an appearance on Crypto In America hosted by Eleanor Terrett, former Fox Business correspondent.
During the discussion, Garlinghouse was asked directly whether XRP holders could benefit if Ripple eventually becomes a publicly traded company.
According to the post, Garlinghouse responded carefully when answering the question. He said Ripple could potentially do “something special” for XRP holders if the company ever moves forward with an initial public offering. However, he also made it clear that such plans are not an immediate priority for the company.
The post stressed that Garlinghouse did not expand on the comment or explain what that “something special” could be involved. Even so, the statement immediately led to conversations within the XRP community about what Ripple might consider in the future if an IPO eventually takes place.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was asked directly by Eleanor Terrett on the Crypto In America podcast whether XRP holders would benefit if Ripple ever goes public.
His exact words:
"If and when Ripple goes public, would we do something special for people who hold XRP? Maybe, but…
— Iso Ledger (@JamesDula82) May 9, 2026
Community Speculates on Possible XRP Holder Benefits
The post listed several ideas that supporters believe could happen theoretically if Ripple enters the public market. One possibility mentioned was giving XRP holders access to Ripple shares at IPO pricing before the general public. Another idea involved distributing equity-related tokens to XRP holders.
The post also discussed Ripple utilizing IPO proceeds to buy back XRP, which some investors believe could reduce the asset’s available supply. Another theory suggested the company could introduce a dividend-style reward before going public.
At the same time, the post repeatedly clarified that Garlinghouse confirmed none of these suggestions. The Ripple CEO only acknowledged that the company could potentially consider doing something for XRP holders in the future. Everything else remains speculation from community members.
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Ripple’s Position Continues to Interest XRP Supporters
The post also pointed to Ripple’s recent valuation, noting that the company was reportedly valued at around $50 billion during its latest share buyback. That figure continues to strengthen interest in Ripple’s long-term plans and the possibility of a future IPO.
Another important point mentioned in the post was Garlinghouse’s statement that XRP remains Ripple’s “North Star”. Supporters viewed the comment as another sign that XRP still plays an important role in the company’s direction despite Ripple’s continued expansion into payments and blockchain-related services.
However, Garlinghouse reportedly made it clear that taking Ripple public is currently not the company’s priority. Ripple executives have previously stated that the company remains financially strong and does not urgently need outside capital from public markets.
The post concluded saying that many XRP holders continue to support the asset because of its expected long-term use and adoption, not because of possible rewards tied to a future Ripple IPO.
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