Ripple CEO’s Bold RLUSD Stablecoin Prediction Comes True
A bold prediction made earlier this year by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse regarding the RLUSD stablecoin has now come to fruition. Garlinghouse had forecast that RLUSD would rank among the top five U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins by the end of the year — a claim that initially drew skepticism across parts of the crypto industry.
From Prediction to Reality
At the time of the forecast, many industry observers questioned whether the market needed another USD-backed stablecoin. However, RLUSD’s rapid adoption and growing market presence have validated Ripple’s strategy and Garlinghouse’s confidence.
In March, on @BloombergTV I predicted $RLUSD would be a top 5 USD stablecoin by EOY (when many in the industry were still asking if the world needs another stablecoin)...I’ll just leave this here 😁
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) December 17, 2025
Big congrats to @_JackMcDonald_ and the entire RLUSD team! https://t.co/Skf6y0ho5n
Why RLUSD Is Gaining Traction
- Strong backing from Ripple’s payment infrastructure
- Focus on compliance and institutional use cases
- Growing demand for regulated USD stablecoins
- Integration across cross-border payment rails
What It Means for the Stablecoin Market
RLUSD’s rise highlights the continued demand for reliable dollar-backed digital assets, particularly those aligned with regulatory clarity and real-world payment use cases. As stablecoins become a core layer of digital finance, competition among issuers is intensifying.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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