Prominent crypto analyst, Johnny, has suggested that Ripple’s long- awaited initial public offering (IPO) could propel both the company and its XRP token to unprecedented levels.
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Johnny predicts that Ripple’s IPO might trigger a significant upswing for XRP.
XRP has been trading within a symmetrical triangle formation since January, with expectations of an upcoming breakout.
Despite ongoing IPO rumors, Ripple executives have publicly stated that a public listing is not anticipated in 2025.
In a recent post on X, Johnny, founder of the Wealth Group trading community, expressed he “would not be surprised” to see Ripple enter the public markets with a valuation that could be described as “crazy high.”
He reiterated this sentiment in a follow-up post, forecasting an “insane valuation” that could lead to significant gains for XRP holders.
XRP Trading Patterns Indicate Potential Breakout
Johnny highlighted that XRP has traded within a symmetrical triangle since its drop to $3.4 in January 2025.
Over the past five months, the token has remained around the $2 mark without making any substantial movement.
A notable price surge occurred in March when XRP briefly climbed to $3 following a proposal from former President Donald Trump to include it in a U.S. government crypto reserve, but it soon reverted to its previous range.
With XRP nearing the apex of the triangle, market analysts, including Johnny, suggest that a breakout could be on the horizon.
His analysis indicates a potential initial breakout above the $3 mark if the pattern resolves positively.
“Ripple going public could be the catalyst,” Johnny remarked, referencing Circle’s IPO, which saw the valuation of the USDC issuer soar from $7 billion to over $25 billion.
Balls tingling that $XRP goes public at an insane valuation and Ripple maxis win big https://t.co/vD1Ey1DGqq pic.twitter.com/GmjpvpDria
— Johnny (@CryptoGodJohn) June 16, 2025
Analysts believe that Ripple could follow a similar growth trajectory, especially now that many regulatory hurdles have been cleared.
Market analyst Dennis Liu declared that a potential IPO could serve as a transformative moment: “It could open the floodgates to serious gains for XRP.”
Earlier this year, attorney John Deaton speculated that Ripple might aim for a valuation of $100 billion within a year following the resolution of its legal battles with the SEC.
Despite the buildup around an IPO, Ripple’s leadership has consistently communicated that a public listing is not expected this year.
In April, Ripple President Monica Long told Finance Newso the company “doesn’t need outside capital” and is focused on making strategic acquisitions instead.
Most recently, Ripple acquired the prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, following its acquisition of custody provider Metaco for $250 million in 2023.
CEO Brad Garlinghouse supported this stance, stating that an IPO “does not make sense just yet,” but acknowledged it as a “natural future step.”
Signs of IPO Preparation Emerge
Notably, indications of IPO readiness are surfacing. This month, Ripple initiated a $700 million share buyback at $175 per share, suggesting a valuation nearing $25 billion—more than double its $11.3 billion valuation recorded in early 2024.
The company is also on the lookout for talent in corporate development and shareholder relations.
On June 11, VivoPower, a publicly listed entity, announced a partnership with the Flare blockchain to earn yield from its XRP holdings.
This partnership may signal that institutional investors are exploring ways to utilize their crypto assets without the need to liquidate them.
Additionally, in May, VivoPower invested $121 million in XRP as a strategic reserve, positioning it as the first company globally to establish an XRP-focused treasury.
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