Ripple Labs’ significant holdings of approximately 42% of the total XRP supply provides it with considerable influence over the digital asset’s ecosystem and future development.
This control comes alongside a growing trend of corporations adopting XRP for treasury reserves. Public companies such as Trident Digital Tech Holdings and Webus International have recently raised substantial funds denominated in XRP, highlighting its emerging appeal as a treasury reserve asset.
Ripple’s leadership contends the company’s current $11 billion valuation fails to account for the potential worth of its massive XRP reserves. Including escrowed tokens, these holdings could be valued at nearly $100 billion according to the CEO.
Analysts suggest the increased corporate treasury adoption, coupled with Ripple’s dominant supply position, could fundamentally alter its business model. A shift towards a treasury-centric strategy might unlock new revenue streams and contribute to stabilizing XRP’s market valuation.
This convergence of significant supply control and rising corporate interest indicates Ripple’s strategic positioning is evolving beyond its original role as a payments facilitator towards a more diverse asset-driven approach.