Ripple Initiates $750 Million Stock Buyback, Analysts Say This Could Be Major Positive for XRP Holders

March 13 News: Blockchain payment company Ripple recently launched a $750 million stock buyback plan, attracting widespread attention in the crypto community. Veteran Bitcoin investor Pumpius believes this move not only consolidates the company’s valuation but may also have long-term positive effects on the XRP ecosystem.

According to disclosed information, Ripple plans to repurchase shares through a tender offer from employees and early investors, with the buyback expected to conclude by April 2026. The transaction values the company at approximately $50 billion, a 25% increase from the roughly $40 billion valuation in the previous funding round in November 2025. At that time, the funding round raised about $500 million, with major financial institutions among the investors.

Pumpius stated on social media that this buyback reflects Ripple management’s long-term confidence in its business and the XRP ecosystem. He pointed out that the company choosing to buy back shares with hundreds of millions of dollars rather than selling large amounts of XRP for cash indicates a preference to maintain control over the ecosystem and bet on the future growth of digital asset values.

Meanwhile, Ripple continues to expand its financial infrastructure. Recently, the company completed acquisitions of institutional brokerage platform Hidden Road and fund management service provider G Treasury, aiming to strengthen its digital asset services for institutional investors. Some analysts believe such strategic moves could enhance Ripple’s influence in the global fintech sector.

However, the buyback plan has also sparked some skepticism. Some commentators argue that an increase in Ripple’s valuation does not necessarily directly boost XRP prices, as the company’s equity value and token market performance are not absolutely linked.

Additionally, Ripple recently released about 1 billion XRP from escrow accounts and transferred approximately 200 million XRP (worth about $280 million). While some of these transfers are internal operations, market discussions about potential token sales continue to surface. As Ripple’s business footprint expands, investors remain focused on whether the company’s growth can ultimately be reflected in the value of XRP assets.