Ripple CEO Highlights the Long-Term Value of XRP and RLUSD Heading Into 2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to building long-term value for XRP and RLUSD as Ripple enters 2026. In his New Year commentary, Garlinghouse described 2025 as a pivotal year, marked by major strategic expansion and meaningful regulatory progress.
He compared Ripple’s journey to the legendary career of NFL icon Tom Brady, emphasizing how disciplined, well-planned investments can deliver lasting impact over time. Among the key milestones in 2025 were Ripple’s major acquisitions, including Ripple Prime for $1.25 billion and GTreasury for $1 billion. These deals are expected to strengthen Ripple’s mission to modernize cross-border value transfers, with XRP remaining at the core of this vision.
On the regulatory front, Ripple made significant strides, most notably securing an EMI license in the United Kingdom, positioning the company for further global growth in 2026. Garlinghouse stressed that Ripple’s focus remains firmly on real-world use cases for XRP and RLUSD, rather than short-term market trends or speculation.
As of early 2026, XRP has shown strong performance, rising more than 20% to $2.41 before stabilizing around $2.08. Meanwhile, RLUSD’s market capitalization has reached approximately $1.3 billion, underscoring growing adoption and confidence in Ripple’s ecosystem.
Overall, Ripple’s leadership believes that sustained innovation, regulatory clarity, and practical utility will continue to drive long-term value for both XRP and RLUSD in the years ahead.
