Ripple President Monica Long recently affirmed the company's intention to remain private, stating there is no immediate timeline for an initial public offering (IPO). Long explained that the typical strategic reasons for pursuing an IPO, such as gaining access to investors and liquidity, are not currently pressing for Ripple. She emphasized that the company is in a "really healthy position to continue to fund and invest in our company's growth without going public."

This decision to stay private is bolstered by a significant financial achievement. In November 2025, Ripple Labs successfully concluded a major $500 million strategic funding round. This marked the company's first substantial capital raise since 2019 and was strategically designed to position Ripple as a comprehensive infrastructure partner for institutional finance. The funding round resulted in a valuation of approximately $40 billion for Ripple, which represents a substantial increase from its previous valuation of $11.3 billion implied during a share buyback earlier in the year. The impressive round attracted a diverse group of high-profile investors from both traditional finance and the cryptocurrency sector, including Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.

In addition to securing significant capital, Ripple has also been aggressively expanding its ecosystem through strategic acquisitions. Over the past year, the company deployed nearly $4 billion across a series of purchases aimed at strengthening its market position. A cornerstone of this expansion strategy was the $1.25 billion acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road in April, which was subsequently rebranded as Ripple Prime. Following these extensive acquisitions, Monica Long stated that Ripple's current focus is on integrating these newly acquired businesses and ensuring their continued growth. The company is particularly dedicated to advancing the utility of stablecoins and tokenized assets, aiming to make them "actually useful" in real-world applications.