Ripple's valuation surges past $50 billion, ranking among the top ten unicorns worldwide, as the blockchain payment giant advances to the next level

Ripple’s latest valuation has risen to approximately $50 billion, a roughly 25% increase from the post-investment valuation of about $40 billion in Q4 2025, making it the ninth-largest private company in the world. Although no official confirmation has been issued, multiple private market assessment agencies have provided ranges higher than previous levels, marking Ripple’s first entry into the top ten unicorns globally, alongside American tech giants like SpaceX and OpenAI.

In the current list, SpaceX leads with an estimated valuation of around $1.5 trillion, followed by OpenAI at approximately $830 billion, and ByteDance at about $480 billion in third place. Behind them are Anthropic, Databricks, Stripe, Revolut, and Shein. Canva is listed alongside Ripple in the around $50 billion range. Notably, Ripple is the only company on the list focused on blockchain payment infrastructure, setting it apart from AI, fintech, and e-commerce companies, with a more scarce industry attribute.

The surge in Ripple’s valuation stems from key capital operations over recent years. In 2022, the company repurchased shares at an implied valuation of about $15 billion; early 2024 saw a new buyback at a valuation of $11.3 billion. By November 2025, Ripple had boosted its post-investment valuation to $40 billion through a $500 million strategic equity investment. This round was led by Fortress Investment Group and affiliated companies of Citadel Securities, with participation from Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. It is also the largest financing round since the company resolved long-standing disputes with U.S. regulators.

Currently, Ripple has raised over $800 million in total funding, with some reports indicating close to $893 million. As its valuation reaches $50 billion, its market position has significantly elevated.

Despite frequent speculation about an IPO timetable, Ripple’s management remains committed to staying private. President Monica Long emphasized multiple times in November 2025 and January 2026 that there are no plans to go public at this stage. She stated that Ripple’s balance sheet is solid, and its existing capital and investor support are sufficient to sustain global expansion. Previously, CEO Brad Garlinghouse hinted at considering an IPO once regulatory clarity is achieved, but recent attitudes have shifted clearly, indicating Ripple’s preference to continue amplifying its strategic value in the private market.