Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, has shared his enthusiasm for what lies ahead in 2025. He expressed his feelings clearly, stating he is excited for the year ahead and noted that the momentum and focus on real-world utility continue to grow.
Looking back at 2024, Ripple experienced significant developments, even amid its ongoing legal challenges with the SEC. In February, the company made headlines with its acquisition of Standard Custody, which was a strategic move to secure a highly sought-after U.S. charter.
In April, Ripple stepped boldly into the stablecoin market, aiming to disrupt the market shares of established players like Tether and Circle. This aggressive push was indicative of Ripple’s commitment to innovation and competition.
November brought a wave of optimism when SEC Chair Gary Gensler, often viewed as the crypto industry’s main adversary, announced his resignation. In the wake of this news, the Ripple-affiliated XRP token captured significant attention as its price soared, marking a turning point for the asset. By the end of 2024, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen saw his personal fortune swell by over $6 billion, thanks to the surge in XRP’s value during the fourth quarter.
December marked another milestone with the official launch of the RLUSD stablecoin, a product Ripple enthusiasts had been eagerly anticipating, which further solidified the company’s position in the crypto arena.
As we turned the page to 2025, XRP outperformed the prominent Tether (USDT) once more, achieving a market capitalization of $137 billion after an impressive rally on the very first day of the year. This remarkable uptick in value coincided with gains from the Stellar (XLM) token, reinforcing the positive spirit in the crypto market.
Looking ahead, experts believe that XRP stands to gain even more traction from potential catalysts like the approval of spot ETFs and a more friendly regulatory environment. With these possibilities on the horizon, the excitement around Ripple and its products will likely continue to grow.
