Key Takeaways
- Ripple sees no rush for an IPO despite a massive $40 billion valuation.
- Monica Long emphasizes a strong balance sheet and backing from major strategic investors such as Citadel and Fortress.
Ripple President Monica Long reiterated that the company is under no pressure to go public following a $500 million raise that pushed its valuation up to $40 billion.
Speaking on Bloomberg Crypto this week, Long said a strong balance sheet and access to private capital remove the need for public-market liquidity.
Long confirmed that Ripple used the raised capital to acquire four companies in 2025. The company is now focused on integrating those businesses.
Asked about diversification as much of Ripple’s value remains tied to XRP, Long said the company is prioritizing product development aimed at bridging traditional finance and digital assets.
She said Ripple’s focus on compliance, custody solutions, and regulated on- and off-ramps is designed to support real-world adoption by businesses and financial institutions.
Long described Ripple’s fundraising terms as “very, very positive, very favorable for Ripple,” noting that investors were drawn to the company’s digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions and the growth of stablecoin payments.
Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-president-monica-long-no-ipo/
