The year 2025 is a year full of ups and downs for XRP. Throughout this year, the coin has witnessed a modest growth of only 3.63%, including a rise of 0.45% in the previous quarter and 3.18% in this quarter. However, according to analysts, the real volatility of XRP's value may not have occurred yet, and it could be triggered by significant events in the near future.
Ripple's IPO: A new catalyst for XRP
One of the factors expected to drive a strong price increase for XRP is Ripple's IPO. This is a rumor that has been around for a long time and is attracting significant attention from the investment community. According to John, the founder of the Wealth Group trading community, Ripple's IPO could be the main catalyst pushing XRP's price higher in the near future. Although Ripple's executives continuously deny any IPO plans in the recent past, some of the company's moves suggest otherwise.
Recently, Ripple executed a share buyback worth $700 million at a price of $175 per share, corresponding to a valuation of $25 billion for the company. John believes that a successful IPO for Ripple would create significant trust among investors, especially traditional investors, and consequently, demand for XRP would increase dramatically. He emphasizes:
"The IPO will attract traditional investors into the ecosystem and could potentially cause XRP's price to soar."
Symmetrical triangle pattern: A major move is pending
As of now, the price of XRP has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern, signaling a potential breakout in the near future. Since the price of $3.4 in January 2025, XRP has consolidated within a narrow range, with significant price increases and corrections. A notable event was in January when XRP surged by 44.92%, but was quickly followed by a sell-off, leading to a correction that lasted until February.
Another short-term price surge occurred in March when President Donald Trump mentioned XRP in a proposal related to the U.S. government's cryptocurrency reserve fund. However, XRP then faced a strong correction, dropping to its lowest point of the year at $1.61 in April. Since then, XRP has begun to recover slowly but steadily.
Currently, as the price of XRP approaches the peak of this triangle pattern, analysts are expecting a strong breakout. The potential target for XRP could surpass the $3 mark if major influencing factors continue to persist.
Comparison with Circle
Some financial experts are comparing Ripple's potential IPO to Circle's high-profile listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). On June 5, 2025, Circle saw a surge of up to 167% during its IPO debut, from $31 to $82.84 per share. Circle's valuation also skyrocketed from $7 billion to $25 billion on the first trading day.
Circle's success has raised hopes that Ripple could also achieve similar milestones, especially if the company resolves its ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This lawsuit is currently nearing its conclusion and is expected to have a significant impact on the future of Ripple and XRP. John Deaton, a prominent attorney, has predicted that after resolving legal issues, Ripple could achieve an IPO valuation of up to $100 billion.
Despite many rumors about Ripple's IPO in 2025, the company's executives insist that there are currently no IPO plans scheduled. Ripple's President Monica Long has stated that the company has sufficient capital to operate and grow without having to go public at this time. Instead, CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasizes that the company is focusing on strategic acquisitions to strengthen its market position.
Recent moves by Ripple indicate a strategy of expansion through acquisitions, including the purchase of Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, as well as the acquisition of Metaco in 2023 to enhance digital asset custody capabilities. Nonetheless, reports from late 2023 suggest that Ripple is also preparing for a future IPO, as the company begins recruiting for positions related to investor relations and IPO.
Although Ripple's IPO plans remain unclear, positive signals from the company's business activities indicate that the future of XRP remains promising. Analysts and investors are closely watching every move of Ripple, and if the IPO truly materializes, it could be a major catalyst to push XRP's price higher, opening a period of strong growth for this coin in the coming months.