Date Leaked: Ripple to Acquire Circle for $20 Billion: USDC Integration Almost Confirmed— RLUSD to Send XRP to $2,482
- Mathew Jacob
- May 2
- 2 min read
In what could be the most explosive deal in crypto history, Ripple Labs is reportedly finalizing a $20 billion acquisition of Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) — the second-largest stablecoin in the world by market cap. Multiple sources close to the matter claim that negotiations are in the final stages, with integration of USDC into RippleNet and XRPL liquidity protocols nearly confirmed.
Public Offering Set for Q3 2025
Alongside the rumored acquisition, insider leaks from financial underwriters suggest Ripple is preparing for its long-anticipated IPO, with an estimated valuation north of $120 billion. The proposed IPO date is set for August 2025, pending SEC approval and final disclosures.
This bold move is being viewed as Ripple’s strategic endgame to dominate both the stablecoin and cross-border payment sectors, cementing XRP as a core liquidity asset in traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) alike.
RLUSD: Ripple’s Stablecoin Weapon
Simultaneously, Ripple recently unveiled its native stablecoin, RLUSD, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar and backed by a mix of U.S. Treasuries and cash reserves. Analysts claim RLUSD is designed to compete directly with both Tether (USDT) and USDC — but now, with the acquisition of Circle nearly done, Ripple may wield control over two of the top three stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem.
A confidential roadmap leak reveals that RLUSD will be deeply integrated across XRP Ledger (XRPL), Flare Network, and RippleNet. Ripple’s strategy? Flood the market with institutional-grade stable liquidity, fueling XRP demand as the native bridge asset.
XRP to $2,482? Is the Moon Finally Here?
The biggest bombshell came from institutional trader chatter: XRP is forecasted to reach an astonishing $2,482 per token, driven by combined utility demand, scarcity post-supply burns, and mass adoption of RLUSD in global settlements.
While skeptics remain, several on-chain analytics firms have detected abnormal whale accumulation and wallet activity consistent with pre-announcement positioning. Trading volumes for XRP have also surged by 400% in the past 48 hours, and Ripple executives have gone radio silent — a known sign of major disclosures inbound.
Final Thoughts
If this acquisition closes and Ripple follows through with its IPO and full-scale RLUSD launch, the crypto landscape will never be the same. With control over both a global stablecoin (USDC) and its own (RLUSD), Ripple may soon rival even traditional financial giants like SWIFT and Visa.
