- VivoPower will buy $100 million in Ripple shares and get XRP exposure at $0.47 per token.
- The company secured an 86% discount compared to Ripple’s current XRP holdings value.
- VivoPower becomes the first U.S. public company offering shareholders Ripple shares and XRP token exposure.
Nasdaq-listed VivoPower International has unveiled a strategic move to enhance its XRP treasury holdings through a $100 million purchase of Ripple shares. The energy technology company announced it will acquire the shares at an implied XRP price of $0.47 per token, representing a significant discount to current market rates.
The share acquisition forms part of VivoPower’s broader XRP-focused treasury strategy launched following a $121 million capital raise in May. The company previously invested $100 million in XRP tokens on Flare Network to generate yields from its cryptocurrency holdings.
VivoPower has secured definitive agreements directly with existing Ripple shareholders for the transaction. The deal requires final approval from Ripple’s executive management before completion. The company plans to acquire XRP tokens directly alongside this share purchase strategy.
Strategic Rationale Behind Ripple Share Investment
VivoPower’s decision centers on Ripple’s substantial XRP holdings and attractive valuation metrics. Ripple currently holds 41 billion XRP tokens valued at approximately $135 billion at market prices. The crypto company maintains its position as the largest XRP holder globally.
The share purchase opportunity allows VivoPower to acquire exposure at a weighted average valuation of $19 billion. This represents an 86% discount compared to Ripple’s XRP holdings value, excluding other business units and the RLUSD stablecoin operations.
VivoPower emphasized Ripple’s expanding business portfolio beyond XRP. The crypto firm operates a growing stablecoin business and recently partnered with BNY Mellon for RLUSD custody services. Ripple also owns digital asset prime broker Hidden Road, crypto custodians MetaCo and Standard Custody & Trust Company, and recently announced plans to acquire stablecoin platform Rail.
Market Position and Regulatory Clarity
The transaction positions VivoPower as the first publicly listed U.S. company providing shareholders dual exposure to both Ripple shares and XRP tokens. This unique market positioning could attract investors seeking regulated exposure to XRP and Ripple’s business operations.
Ripple’s regulatory environment has significantly improved following the resolution of its SEC lawsuit. The crypto company and Securities and Exchange Commission filed a joint dismissal of the XRP case on August 7, ending the five-year legal dispute. This regulatory clarity removes a major uncertainty that previously affected XRP and Ripple’s business prospects.
VivoPower compared Ripple’s business model to Circle, the USDC stablecoin issuer that went public in 2024. The comparison highlights Ripple’s potential value as a diversified cryptocurrency infrastructure company beyond its XRP holdings.
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