Brad Garlinghouse Called It: $RLUSD Lands in Top 5 🚀
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse just proved why he’s a force in the crypto world. Back in March, he predicted $RLUSD would become a top 5 USD stablecoin by year-end – a bold call when many questioned the need for *another* stablecoin. Fast forward to December, and Garlinghouse celebrated the achievement on X.
From a $170 million market cap in early 2025, facing giants like $USDT, $USDC, and $DAI, few believed it possible. But RLUSD’s growth wasn’t an overnight pump. It was a strategic climb fueled by limited initial mints, rigorous testing across XRP Ledger and Ethereum, and key partnerships with Uphold, Bitstamp, and Keyrock.
By October 2025, $RLUSD hit a $900 million market cap, signaling serious momentum. A further $400 million was minted in the following two months, securing its top 5 position within a year.
Crucially, RLUSD built its foundation on compliance and regulation – OCC approval, a NYDFS license, BNY as custodian, and Deloitte attestations. This approach attracted enterprise and institutional clients.
The success of $RLUSD demonstrates that the stablecoin market isn’t a closed game. Strong infrastructure, trusted partners, and clear regulation can pave the way for new players. It prioritized trust and long-term utility over yield and hype, and the market responded.
This isn’t just about one stablecoin; it’s a glimpse into the future – where institutions, regulation, and real-world use will define the next phase of stablecoin evolution.
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