- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has showcased his unwavering support for XRP by revealing a tattoo symbolizing his “1,000%” commitment, as the SEC lawsuit nears its conclusion.
- With Ripple shifting focus from litigation to building, XRP is seeing a surge in network activity, rising ETF optimism, and major technical upgrades.
As the long-standing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nears its conclusion, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is signaling his unwavering commitment to XRP, both figuratively and literally.
In a recent post on X, Garlinghouse revealed a tattoo of the XRP logo on his upper arm, declaring it a symbol of his “1,000%” commitment to the project’s success.
I know many people who got tattoos when they were young and regret them because life changes. When someone with a Harvard MBA gets a tattoo after 50 they have thought it through and know it's only going to change in a good way. LOCK IN! @bgarlinghouse has ZERO DOUBT! https://t.co/3JO9q9fnnY
— Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) June 28, 2025
Garlinghouse’s decision came in response to a post by the pseudonymous crypto influencer Digital Asset Investor, who highlighted the significance of someone over 50 — and a Harvard MBA graduate, getting a tattoo.
When someone with a Harvard MBA gets a tattoo after 50, they’ve thought it through,
the influencer wrote. Garlinghouse replied with a confident “1,000%,” solidifying his stance as a dedicated leader of the XRP movement.
The tattoo was first shown after Ripple’s partial victory in 2023, when a judge ruled that XRP’s public exchange sales did not qualify as securities. However, the legal struggle continued over institutional sales. Ripple eventually dropped its cross-appeal regarding these sales, choosing not to contest the court’s injunction. This move brings the legal saga closer to its final chapter.
Garlinghouse made it clear that his focus is now on building, not litigating.
We’re closing this chapter once and for all, and focusing on what’s most important, building the Internet of Value,
he stated.
That focus is already delivering results. XRP’s network activity has surged, with daily active addresses jumping 7x in June. Transaction volumes are also climbing, a bullish signal for the token’s utility and adoption.
These fundamentals have pushed optimism to new highs, with the odds of a U.S.-based XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) now standing at 95%. Canada has already approved three XRP ETFs, adding momentum to the growing narrative.
On the technical front, Ripple recently launched XRPL version 2.5.0, a major upgrade to the XRP Ledger that positions it to better compete with smart contract giants like Ethereum and Solana. The update enhances scalability and developer tools, signaling Ripple’s intent to make XRPL a central pillar in Web3 infrastructure.
Despite regulatory headwinds, Garlinghouse’s tattoo and public statements underscore his full-throttle approach. For XRP investors, his unwavering support may offer renewed confidence, especially as Ripple shifts from courtroom battles to network expansion and ecosystem growth.