Ripple to Remain Private Despite $40 Billion Valuation, Says Company President

Ripple has no plans to go public despite a significant jump in its valuation. Company president Monica Long confirmed that Ripple does not feel any pressure to pursue an IPO, even after a recent funding round lifted its valuation to approximately $40 billion. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg Crypto, Long explained that the company’s strong balance sheet and access to private capital remove the need to seek liquidity through public markets. “At this point, we still expect to remain a private company,” Long said when asked whether Ripple might reconsider its IPO stance in light of growing involvement from major institutional investors and their return expectations.

Strong balance sheet replaces the need for an IPO According to Long, Ripple benefits from a robust financial position and backing from prominent strategic investors, including Citadel and Fortress. This support gives the company sufficient flexibility to fund expansion without turning to public markets. In 2025, Ripple used newly raised capital to acquire four companies and is now focused on integrating those businesses into its broader ecosystem. “The strength of our balance sheet, which enabled us to execute these acquisitions, combined with the interest from strategic firms like Citadel and Fortress, puts us in a very strong position to continue investing in growth without going public,” Long added.

Reducing reliance on XRP through product expansion Addressing concerns about diversification, given that a large portion of Ripple’s value remains tied to XRP, Long emphasized that the company is prioritizing products designed to bridge traditional finance and digital assets. She said Ripple’s focus on regulatory compliance, digital asset custody, and regulated on- and off-ramps is intended to drive real-world adoption among enterprises and financial institutions. “To operate at scale, you need multiple components — secure custody of digital assets and compliant on- and off-ramps,” Long said. “A major part of our strategy has been an emphasis on compliance. That’s why we’ve built a portfolio of more than 70 licenses worldwide, making it easier for our customers to move value across these systems. Our goal is to bring all of these capabilities together for our clients.”

Investors drawn to infrastructure and stablecoin growth Long described Ripple’s current fundraising environment as “very, very positive and highly favorable.” She noted that investors are particularly attracted to the company’s digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions and the rapid growth of stablecoin-based payments. According to Ripple’s leadership, the company remains focused on long-term strategic growth, product development, and global expansion — choosing to stay private regardless of its rising valuation.

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