Ripple’s IPO Delay: Midterms or Mischief?

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Ripple, that paragon of financial prudence, has declared this week that it has no plans to don the garb of public ownership, citing its robust coffers and the absence of a need for external alms following its recent $500 million infusion. 🧠💥

The decision mirrors a broader hesitancy, as the company gazes upon the shifting tides of American politics and regulation, likely biding its time for a more propitious climate before casting its lot with the masses. 🧩

Ripple Holds Off IPO

On Wednesday, Ripple’s President Monica Long, that stalwart of clarity, quashed months of speculation by affirming that the company has no immediate designs on an IPO, at least not in the foreseeable horizon. 🧵

This proclamation follows Ripple’s $500 million funding round, orchestrated by the venerable affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, and others. 📈

The investment appraised the company at a staggering $40 billion, leaving it flush with reserves and unburdened by the need for external patronage. 🏦

With such a financial bulwark, the San Francisco-based blockchain enterprise stands resolute, content to remain private while evading the scrutiny and transparency that accompany the public stage. 🕵️‍♂️

⚡ Brad Garlinghouse on whether Ripple will go public with an IPO in the near future, or not: “If Ripple were to prioritize going public today, we’d definitely look at the US markets.”$XRP 🚀

– ALLINCRYPTO (@RealAllinCrypto) November 6, 2025

Recent discourses with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reveal the company’s continued wariness of the US market, with Garlinghouse assuring CNBC that Ripple has no immediate plans for an IPO. 🧠

“Going public still isn’t a short-term priority for us. We always keep an eye on that… but for now we are focused on building and we have the balance sheet that’s allowed us to make these billion-dollar acquisitions and to continue to grow the business,” he said.

The fog surrounding the 2026 United States midterm elections may be intensifying strategic caution at Ripple Labs. 🧊

Patience Over 2026 Midterms

The outcome of the forthcoming midterm elections could drastically alter the US regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency. Aware of this, Ripple Labs may be responding with calculated restraint. 🧭

The Republican Party currently holds a 53-47 majority in the Senate and only needs a net gain of four seats to reclaim full control after the 2026 elections. 🏛️

However, this triumph is far from assured. 🤷‍♂️

A Ripple IPO is an event/trade ( $XRP ) I’ve been preparing the book for internally for several weeks now, in a variety of ways.

I think any statements, from executives, albeit positive or negative about IPO’ing = IPO is closer than we think.

One clue which was not caught by…

– Lucky ☘️ (@LuckyXBT__) November 5, 2025

Just this week, recent Democratic victories across New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey have thrown the Republican Party into disarray. 🗽

Since Ripple’s business model and listing timing hinge on the regulatory milieu of its US base, the company appears to be waiting for the political tempest to abate. ⛈️

Depending on the next elections’ outcome, a Congress and executive branch amenable to crypto would mitigate the regulatory risks of going public. An adverse configuration, however, could escalate scrutiny and disclosure burdens. 🧩

This strategic waiting game underscores Ripple’s deliberate patience in timing its grand entrance. 🕰️

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2025-11-07 23:28