Crypto11 March, 20261 min read
Ripple Launches $750 Million Share Buyback, Values Company at $50 Billion
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Ripple is buying back up to $750 million in shares The repurchase values the company at about $50 billion
Deal announced, valuation set
Ripple has launched a $750 million share buyback that values the company at about $50 billion, according to multiple industry reports.
“Ripple has initiated a share buyback program that values the company at $50 billion, solidifying its position as one of the most valuable private firms in the cryptocurrency sector.”
The move was reported by Bloomberg as a formal initiation of the program and was described by The Block and CoinDesk as a tender repurchase that sets the firm’s private valuation at roughly $50 billion.
Tender mechanics, timeline
The repurchase is structured as a tender offer that will allow employees and earlier investors to sell shares back to Ripple. Multiple outlets say the tender is expected to run through April. CoinDesk and The Block cite anonymous sources describing the mechanics, while CryptoPotato and Coinpaper also report the buyback targets both employees and previous investors and give the same April timeframe.
Valuation, prior funding
The buyback lifts Ripple’s valuation above the $40 billion mark it held after a November fundraising round that raised $500 million.
“Ripple last raised $500 million in a strategic funding round at a $40 billion valuation in November.”
Multiple pieces — including The Block, CoinDesk and Coinpaper — recall that November financing and frame the $750 million repurchase as the firm moving from a $40 billion valuation up to roughly $50 billion.
Strategic rationale
Company statements and reporting frame the buyback as part of Ripple’s broader financial strategy. Bloomberg calls it a move to return capital and reflect strong performance.
The Block and CoinDesk note Ripple’s continued transaction volumes and executive comments about staying private, including Monica Long saying Ripple has no plans for an IPO. Coverage ties the buyback to the firm’s growth and product expansion narrative.
Market context, reaction
News outlets place the buyback in broader market context, noting it arrives amid a weak crypto market. The Block highlights that bitcoin and XRP have fallen from prior peaks.
“This share buyback offer comes during a challenging period for the crypto market. Bitcoin has fallen more than 40% from its October peak, while XRP, the cryptocurrency closely associated with Ripple, has dropped by more than 50% over the same period.”
Bloomberg and market-focused outlets present the buyback as a statement of confidence that may reassure investors even as token prices lag. Alternative crypto outlets also emphasize potential impacts on investor liquidity and sentiment.
