- Circle’s recent $16.6B market debut pressures other crypto firms like Ripple to consider public listings soon.
- Ripple previously delayed IPO plans due to SEC litigation; unresolved legal issues could still complicate timing.
Conversation about a possible Ripple stock offering has grown within cryptocurrency circles. This follows Circle’s recent launch as a publicly traded company. Circle issues the USDC stablecoin.
Crypto analyst Pentoshi proposed Ripple might seek an initial public offering (IPO). He suggested late 2025 or early 2026 as potential timing. Pentoshi shared this view on social media platform X with his 866,000 followers.
Feels only logical that Ripple will have an IPO of it's own soon following the CRCL IPO
it's coming, you know it, and I know it
and likely at some insanely stupid valuation $XRP
— 🐧 Pentoshi (@Pentosh1) June 8, 2025
Pentoshi wrote: “Feels only logical that Ripple will have an IPO of its own soon… and likely at some insanely stupid valuation.” Ripple has not announced any plans for a public stock listing.
Company executives previously considered this step. They were postponed due to legal action involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). That case centered on the regulatory status of XRP.
Circle’s IPO offers relevant context. The company achieved a $16.6 billion market worth on its first trading day. Banks managing the share sale reportedly gained $1.72 billion from the event. This result prompts questions about other cryptocurrency businesses. Some observers wonder if more will pursue stock market listings.
Analysts treat them as distinct measures
Reactions to Pentoshi’s prediction differed among cryptocurrency participants. Some users downplayed its importance. One person stated an IPO “feels more like a formality than a surprise.” Another comment suggested the valuation “will probably melt faces” indicating potential shock. Pentoshi separately noted XRP would keep functioning for payments.
Legal issues present possible obstacles. Ripple’s lengthy SEC lawsuit previously halted IPO preparations. Market conditions and regulatory approval would affect any future offering. Timing remains unconfirmed despite increasing industry talk. An eye-watering valuation remains speculative without formal plans.
XRP (Ripple) is trading at $2.2986 USD, reflecting a +1.36% gain on the day. Over the past week, XRP has climbed +5.33%, but it remains −2.03% lower over the past month, while still holding a +10.48% gain year-to-date and a staggering +366.23% increase over the last 12 months. This highlights the token’s strong longer-term performance despite recent short-term consolidation.
Technically, XRP has broken out of a previous downward trendline and is now holding firmly above the $2.20–$2.25 support zone. Momentum indicators are tilting bullish, and many analysts are eyeing a potential push toward the $2.40–$2.60 resistance levels, provided BTC maintains strength above $108K. If XRP fails to hold the $2.25 level, it could retest lower support around $2.08.
Fundamentally, XRP is gaining traction from multiple angles:
- It was recently added to the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index, increasing its institutional visibility.
- Ripple has launched a new Web3 startup support initiative in Japan via the XRPL Japan and Korea Fund, backed by 1 billion XRP.
- Speculation continues around the potential settlement of the SEC case, which remains a major price catalyst if resolved favorably.
With XRP holding above $2.20 and technicals improving, the outlook remains bullish in the short term. However, traders should watch volume closely near $2.30 to confirm any breakout or potential rejection.
