Ripple Labs Doubles Down: $700M Buyback at $175 Per Share as IPO Plans Take a Backseat
Ripple Labs just flexed its balance sheet muscles—announcing a massive $700 million share repurchase at $175 per share while hitting pause on IPO rumors. Because why go public when you can play kingmaker with your own stock?
The buyback gambit: This isn''t just a confidence move—it''s a laser-targeted capital deployment that bypasses traditional fundraising theatrics. At $175 per share, Ripple''s putting serious money where its mouth is.
IPO? Maybe later: While Wall Street bankers weep into their prospectus drafts, Ripple''s opting for the crypto-native playbook—rewarding insiders and early investors without the regulatory circus of going public. How very... decentralized of them.
One thing''s clear: When a crypto unicorn would rather buy its own shares than dance to Wall Street''s tune, you know the traditional finance playbook is getting a blockchain-style rewrite. (And yes, that''s your cue to revisit your ''crypto vs. IPO'' investment thesis.)
- Ripple boosts share value 135% above secondary market price
- $700M share buyback window open from June 10 to July 9, 2025
- IPO plans remain sidelined pending SEC lawsuit resolution
Ripple Labs has unveiled a $700 million share buyback program and valued its private shares at $175 . The buyback indicates the company’s financial strength and the increased valuation of the company in the crypto sector. However, investors are uncertain whether this is an indication of another delay in the much-awaited IPO of the firm.
Ripple Launches Share Buy Back Until July 9
The tender offer commenced on June 10 until July 9, which allows eligible shareholders to participate. Ripple’s offer price is 135% higher than current secondary market trades which are valued at $75. This reflects investor confidence in the company’s internal valuation and future growth strategies.
The company has increased both the share price and the total value since its previous buyback. Ripple repurchased the shares in January at $125 which implies a lower valuation. The latest proposal implies a potential valuation of $25 billion based on the new price of $175.
Not a bad email to wake up to…Ripple Labs buying back 3-5% of the co at $175/share…last traded prices on Hyve were $74-75, so a nice little 135% premium…
More thoughts to follow. I own Ripple (the co, not $XRP) outright, as well as derivative plays on Ripple… pic.twitter.com/OmTgTthRDI
The decision comes amid increased speculation about Ripple’s possible IPO. Investors have issued a public valuation of $35 billion to $50 billion based on its market influence and assets. However, Ripple has emphasized several times that an IPO is not a priority at the moment.
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, announced the tender offer via emails to the shareholders, to reinforce the strategic direction of the firm. He further added that only vested stock and eligible shares can participate. This strategy shows that the firm wants to control its equity and does not plan to go public.
XRP Price Action
The price of XRP declined by 3.5% after the announcement and currently trades at $2.23 amid low market volumes. The volume of trade also fell by 7.5%, which indicates caution from investors or the overall mood in the market. The reaction in the market is mild, despite the internal developments in the firm.
Ripple’s buyback shows its commitment to improve the value of shareholders and long-term growth. The company seeks to repurchase the shares at a premium to consolidate power and earn the trust of investors. This approach also provides liquidity options to stakeholders before a decision on IPO is made.
IPO Delays Pending SEC Case Resolution
The debate on IPO continues as the company announces new partnerships and entry into new markets in various regions. The company, however, has indicated that legal certainty in the U.S. will determine the IPO launch. The regulatory clarity with the SEC will influence the priorities and schedule of Ripple.
