Ripple’s $700 million share buyback suggests a $300 billion valuation, and if launched, the IPO could be the biggest in history.
Despite speculation, Ripple will prioritize acquisitions like Hidden Road, which surpasses the 2025 IPO, keeping its public debut uncertain.
Ripple could be on track to launch the biggest early public offering (IPO) in history, according to former company director Sean McBride. However, recent updates from insiders suggest that Ripple may not submit an IPO any time soon.
So is Ripple planning its biggest IPO ever, or is it hype too early?
Ripple Share’s buyback signal shows a valuation of $30 billion
Sean McBride recently posted on X and estimated Ripple to be valuated at $30 billion. This is based on Ripple’s ongoing stock repurchase program, where the company has purchased at least $700 million worth of shares for $175 each.
By multiplying this per share price into the total She account, McBride reached a $30 billion figure.
How Ripple stacks up against the historic IPO giants
If Ripple publishes this rating, it could surpass the biggest IPO they’ve seen so far. This is a breakdown of top IPOs by capital.
- Saudi Aramco – $25.6 billion (later increased to $29.4 billion) – December 2019
- Alibaba Group – $21.8 billion (later raised to $2.5 billion) – September 2014
- SoftBank Corp – $21.3B- December 2018
- NTT Mobile – $18.1b- October 1998
- visa -$17.9 billion – March 2008
Ripple’s IPO could shine even on Saudi Arabico’s Aramco, making it a historic milestone in the crypto and fintech industry.
Ripple IPO Date: When and where does it happen?
A few years ago, McBride predicted that Ripple would be released by 2025, potentially outside the US, due to its legal battle with the SEC. However, the scenario has been changed.
- The SEC lawsuit is now largely resolved.
- Kuniser leader Donald Trump has returned to President of the United States.
- Regulatory support for Crypto is growing rapidly in the US
This makes it more likely than ever to have a US-based IPO.
Still, sources close to Ripple’s leadership have denied plans for the 2025 IPO, and even McBride is distant from previous predictions. However, some analysts like Linda P. Jones believe that Rippil’s IPO could still happen this year.
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Ripple’s Global Focus: Extending IPOs
Ripple’s current strategy appears to prioritize acquisitions over public lists. With large cash reserves, the company is not under pressure to publicize it.
The key strategic moves are as follows:
- With the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, Ripple became the first crypto company to own a global multi-asset prime broker. The move has expanded Ripple’s scope from payments to trading, liquidation and funding, driving improvements to XRP and RLUSD utilities.
- Ripple also tried to get Circle, the USDC issuer, but the deal was successful as Circle focused on its own IPO.
Interestingly, Circle’s IPO in the NYSE was successful in June 2025, with its inventory (CRCL) exceeding its initial offer price by 290%.
Final thoughts
Ripple may be setting the stage for a record-breaking IPO, but its focus on current strategic acquisitions and uncertain timelines of disclosure makes the situation unclear. One thing is certain.