Ripple Raises $500 Million At $40 Billion Valuation

Ripple has closed a $500 million funding round, valuing the company at $40 billion, making it one of the largest cryptocurrency deals of 2025. The funding round was led by Citadel Securities, Fortress, and other major funds. 

The deal indicates Wall Street’s growing confidence in cryptocurrency and crypto infrastructure as regulatory clarity grows under the Trump administration. 

Ripple Completes $500M Raise

Ripple has secured what many are calling one of the largest crypto funding deals of 2025, raising $500 million in a funding round that values the company at a staggering $40 billion, positioning it among institutional finance giants. The funding round was led by some of the biggest names in venture capital, including Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, Pantera Capital, and Galaxy Digital. 

The raise comes at a time when cryptocurrency companies are racing to capitalize on what many in the industry call a “golden window” under the Trump administration. According to market watchers, the passage of the GENIUS Act and a regulatory shift have led to unprecedented institutional interest in crypto. Ripple released a statement following the deal, stating, 

“The decision to accept $500 million in new common equity reflects the strategic value of deepening relationships with financial partners whose expertise complements Ripple’s expanding global suite of products.”

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called the investment a validation of Ripple’s growth and strategy, stating, 

“This investment isn’t just validation of Ripple’s growth strategy and business built on the foundation of XRP, but also a clear bet on what the future of crypto will look like. I’m very proud of what we’ve built, and all that’s to come.”

Ripple’s Stunning Growth 

Ripple has been on an expansion spree over the past two years, successfully concluding six deals as it transforms itself into a full-service crypto banking platform. The company’s transformation is finally paying off, with Ripple offering services ranging from stablecoin services to crypto custody and prime brokerage. The firm’s expansion plans kicked into gear last year when it launched its own dollar-pegged stablecoin, competing with the likes of Circle (USDC) and Tether (USDT). Ripple has doubled down on its stablecoin push, acquiring Rail, an enterprise-focused stablecoin platform. 

Ripple has also completed the acquisition of software treasury solutions company GTreasury for $1 billion, its third major acquisition in 2025. Ripple also launched a spot crypto prime brokerage just this week, following the acquisition of Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. The company is moving beyond its XRP roots and is targeting corporate treasury management, crypto asset custody, and prime brokerage services.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.