Ripple's Big Moves: What's Next for XRP?

Brad Garlinghouse outlines plans for the second half of 2026 but emphasizes integration of recent purchases.

Ripple's 2025 Spending Spree

• $4 billion spent on mergers and acquisitions in 2025
• XRP value 60% lower than its peak

Significant Deals in 2025

• Hidden Road acquired for $1.25 billion
• Handled over $3 trillion annually for more than 300 big clients
• Rebranded as Ripple Prime
• GTreasury acquired for $1 billion
• Rebranded as Ripple Treasury
• Offers tools for managing risks, foreign exchange, and compliance

XRP Central to Ripple's Strategy

• All products aim to boost XRP's usefulness, trust, speed, and liquidity
• Ripple Payments
• Ripple Prime
• Ripple Treasury
• Custody services
• RLUSD stablecoin

XRP Price Volatility

• Recent drop to between $1.15 and $1.20
• Recovery to around $1.37-$1.40
• Strong resistance at $1.45-$1.50 and $1.70-$1.80

Investor Skepticism

• Despite Garlinghouse's focus on XRP's utility, investors remain skeptical
• 60% drop in value indicates ongoing concerns