Chamath Palihapitiya, the billionaire founder of Social Capital, believes that acquiring Circle, the company behind stablecoin USDC, could be a brilliant move — especially for Ripple. Even at a valuation of $12–13 billion, Chamath sees long-term value.
Circle is planning a $1.1 billion IPO, which would place it among the top 10 largest listings of the year. With 30% of the stablecoin market and a valuation near $8.1 billion (based on its current $31 share price), the numbers are hard to ignore.
“If someone can buy it for $12–13 billion today, that could be a great deal considering where the company might be in 20 years,” Chamath posted on X.
He also praised Circle’s infrastructure and its proactive stance toward upcoming U.S. stablecoin legislation — especially the proposed GENIUS Act.
🔹 Ripple responds to speculation
While rumors circulated that Ripple might be considering a purchase, CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly denied making any acquisition offer. Still, the market continues to see Ripple as a serious player in the evolving stablecoin arena.
According to Chamath, the real competition will be among companies building fast, efficient, low-margin infrastructure. Whoever can deliver that — and sell it at near cost — might win the market.
“The company that builds the most efficient infrastructure and prices it leanly will likely take the lead,” he added.
🔹 USDC on the rise
USDC’s growth has been nothing short of massive. Since 2020, its circulating supply jumped from under $3 billion to over $60 billion in 2025. Monthly transaction volume also surged, hitting $2.3 trillion in May 2025.
Ethereum remains the dominant chain for USDC, with over 70% of supply anchored there, including across Layer 2 ecosystems. While Solana had a strong year in 2024, attention has shifted back to Ethereum-based solutions in 2025.
As regulatory pressure mounts and stablecoin frameworks tighten, USDC and Circle may become increasingly valuable to firms looking to position themselves for the long term — especially in the U.S. financial system.
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