On the first day of the ongoing XRP Las Vegas 2026 conference, the Ripple CEO said Ripple remains the party most interested in seeing XRP succeed.
Brad Garlinghouse noted that he finds it odd that some people still question the company’s commitment to XRP, considering Ripple remains the largest XRP holder. He pointed out that the firm’s actions and position already make this clear.
Key Points
- Garlinghouse said Ripple is the largest XRP holder and has the strongest incentive to ensure its success.
- Ripple aims to make XRP the most useful, liquid, and trusted crypto asset.
- Garlinghouse said some strategies may not seem clear but ultimately support XRP’s long-term growth and adoption.
- Attorney Morgan said Ripple’s claims are reasonable but should come with data showing XRP usage and adoption.
Ripple CEO Reaffirms Interest in XRP’s Success
During the panel, journalist Eleanor Terrett called attention to the size and growth of the XRP community at the event. She said the community is larger than ever and asked how Garlinghouse sees Ripple’s role within it today.
Terrett also noted that Ripple now works more with institutions and businesses, especially as it expands again in the United States. With this in mind, she asked how the company balances this with its connection to the XRP community and how it defines its role going forward.
In response, Garlinghouse said he has always found it strange that people doubt Ripple’s commitment to XRP. He stressed that Ripple still holds the largest amount of XRP in the world, which gives it the biggest incentive to support the asset’s success.
For context, Ripple holds 33.35 billion XRP in escrow accounts at press time. Currently, these tokens are worth $45.6 billion at XRP’s price of $1.37. If the XRP price rises 264% to $5, the escrowed funds will be worth $166 billion, making Ripple the biggest beneficiary of this price surge.
Ripple Working Toward Three Goals for XRP
Considering this, Garlinghouse reiterated that Ripple remains the most invested party in XRP and said doubts about this do not make sense. “We will continue to be the most interested party in seeing XRP successful,” the Ripple CEO said.
According to him, views opposing this stance contradict what he has publicly stated about the company’s direction. Notably, Garlinghouse has persistently affirmed that all of what Ripple does leads to XRP, which represents the firm’s North Star.
Speaking further, he said Ripple is working towards three goals for XRP: to make it the most useful, most liquid, and most trusted digital asset. At the same time, Ripple continues to build products and services for financial institutions and capital markets, including offerings under Ripple Prime.
Concerns Around RLUSD
Terrett then brought up concerns from some community members about Ripple’s loyalty to XRP after it introduced the RLUSD stablecoin. She said some people believed the stablecoin could replace XRP.
Garlinghouse noted that he understands why some people feel that way and admitted that it can be frustrating at times. However, he said Ripple does not feel the need to share every detail of its strategy, as doing so could give competitors an advantage.
He explained that some of Ripple’s decisions may not seem clear at first, but each step plays a role in a bigger plan that considers XRP. According to him, the path is not always direct, but the end goal remains the same.
Attorney Calls for Actions
Following these comments, Australian-based attorney Bill Morgan said it makes sense that Ripple, as the largest holder of XRP, would try to increase its value.
According to him, it is easy to accept that Garlinghouse’s statements are made in good faith and for valid reasons. However, he described himself as someone who prefers to see proof alongside such claims.
It makes total sense that Ripple, being the largest holder of $XRP, would do everything it could to increase the value of XRP. It takes no leap of faith to accept that those statements are made in good faith. I believe they are made in good faith and for good reason.
But I am a… https://t.co/PwJmjMDrLJ
— bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) April 30, 2026
Morgan said Ripple’s message would be stronger if backed by clear data, examples, and results. He pointed to the company’s acquisitions over the past two years and said it will be important to show how those moves help increase XRP’s use and adoption.
Nonetheless, Morgan admitted that it may be too early to expect that level of proof but added that he believes it will come with time, and likely sooner rather than later.
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