Ripple CEO Claims XRP Will Skyrocket… Again!

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The XRP coin, once the toast of the digital town, has taken a nosedive, leaving investors clutching their pearls and questioning their life choices. Bitcoin, that paragon of stability, is now a shadow of its former self, while other tokens have plummeted with the grace of a lead balloon.

But fear not, dear reader, for the CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has emerged from his cave to reassure us that the sky isn’t falling-just the price, which is a temporary inconvenience. “Short-term swings? Pfft,” he says, as if price fluctuations are a minor annoyance akin to a teapot on a unicycle.

In a recent interview, he blamed the usual suspects: regulatory uncertainty and the fickle nature of market sentiment, which, in the words of the CEO, “is as reliable as a teapot on a unicycle.” He also hinted that “clarity” was delayed in late January, which, naturally, “did not help.” One wonders if the moon is also to blame.

Still, he insists that 2025 was a “tremendous year” and 2026 starts strong. One can only hope the year isn’t as tumultuous as a dragon in a teacup.

XRP’s Drop vs. Long-Term Outlook

Despite the correction, the CEO describes XRP as “the best performing major crypto,” even after a 20% decline. A 20% drop is a drop, but in the world of crypto, it’s a “correction,” which is just a fancy word for “I’m not sure what’s going on.”

“The more we demonstrate real practical utility,” he says, “the more you see that play out in a positive way.” One can only imagine what “real practical utility” means in this context, perhaps a new way to pay for coffee with a cryptocurrency that’s currently worth less than a cup of tea.

Ripple’s focus remains on cross-border payments, stablecoins, and making financial institutions more efficient. Because nothing says “efficiency” like a blockchain that’s as reliable as a clockwork mouse.

Stablecoins, he adds, are becoming a starting point for institutions exploring blockchain-based finance. Because nothing says “innovation” like a digital token that’s about as stable as a jellyfish in a hurricane.

$3 Billion in Acquisitions Since 2023

Ripple has been aggressive in expanding its footprint, spending $3 billion on acquisitions since 2023. It’s like a pirate who’s decided to invest in a bank, but with more shiny coins.

One key acquisition, now branded as Ripple Treasury, processed $13 trillion in payments last year-none of which were crypto-enabled. A missed opportunity, if you ask me, but the CEO sees it as a chance to “unlock capital trapped overseas.”

He claims over 1,000 corporate customers use the platform, and many are now asking how blockchain can “unlock capital.” It’s the same question every investor asks: “How do I get rich quick?”

Ripple’s strategy, he explains, is to build bridges between traditional finance and crypto. Because nothing says “innovation” like connecting two worlds that have never spoken to each other since the invention of the wheel.

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2026-02-19 21:51