In a recent statement that attracted significant attention within the digital assets community, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that Ripple has no plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. His comments were made during an appearance at CfC St. Moritz, a highly regarded and selective blockchain and digital asset conference.
Crypto investor Xaif shared a clip from Garlinghouse’s appearance alongside a summary that read: “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple doesn’t need to raise capital. There’s no IPO in 2025 — we haven’t needed outside funding. #XRP. Strong signal: Ripple is self-sustaining and focused on building, not begging.”
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Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple doesn’t need to raise capital. There’s no IPO in 2025 — we haven’t needed outside funding. #XRP
Strong signal: Ripple is self-sustaining and focused on building, not begging. pic.twitter.com/3NMNKDCffa
— 𝕏aif🇮🇳|🇺🇸 (@Xaif_Crypto) April 17, 2025
The post reflects growing recognition of Ripple’s position as a financially independent entity within the blockchain space, separate from the need for capital-raising through public markets.
Garlinghouse: No Capital Need, No IPO
In the video shared by Xaif, Garlinghouse addressed the topic of a potential IPO directly. He noted that most companies typically go public to raise capital. According to him, this has never been a necessity for Ripple. “The reality, most companies that go public do that to raise capital. We haven’t needed to raise capital. And so that has not been a driving force,” he said.
Garlinghouse further elaborated on the nature of Ripple’s internal discussions about going public. While acknowledging that the idea has come up before, he stated that hostile regulatory conditions in the United States have contributed to the decision to hold back. He added, “We have talked a little bit about, would we go public? And, you know, it’s like, well, the US market until recently has been very hostile. And like, why would we even try to have that conversation?”
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No Timeline, No Pressure
When pressed for a specific answer on whether an IPO could be expected soon, Garlinghouse responded, “I think that’s a definitive no.” He added that although 2025 has arrived, the time required to move toward a public offering simply hasn’t been part of Ripple’s current strategy.
He emphasized that the company evaluates whether becoming a public company would benefit its operations and objectives. “You have to ask yourself, okay, how does Ripple benefit from being a public company? And, you know, therefore, is it a high priority for us?” he said.
Garlinghouse did, however, leave the door open to reassessing this position if the regulatory environment in the U.S. changes. “As conditions change, you never say never and you re-evaluate,” he remarked, signaling that Ripple’s strategy could evolve depending on how the Securities and Exchange Commission and broader policy developments unfold.
Xaif’s post and the attached video highlight Ripple’s consistent message: the company is well-capitalized, strategically cautious, and not driven by the need to seek capital through public markets. Garlinghouse’s comments are a clear stance that Ripple is focused on its operational goals in 2025, not an IPO.
Ripple continues to operate as a private entity, with financial independence emphasized as a strength. If regulatory clarity in the U.S. improves, the company may revisit the conversation, but according to Garlinghouse, there are no current or imminent plans to proceed with a public listing.
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