Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has set his sights on transforming the crypto firm into a $1 trillion company, telling XRP enthusiasts that such a milestone is inevitable for the industry. Speaking on XRP Community Day, Garlinghouse expressed confidence that Ripple could achieve this feat through strategic partnerships and ecosystem development.

Despite the ambitious target, Ripple faces significant hurdles. The company's $40 billion valuation after its $500 million November funding round means it would need to grow 25-fold to reach trillion-dollar status. Garlinghouse acknowledged the challenges while emphasizing the massive opportunity in reshaping financial infrastructure, noting that XRP and Bitcoin have both declined substantially in recent weeks.

For 2026, Garlinghouse indicated a shift from acquisitions to integration, suggesting the company will focus on consolidating its recent purchases rather than pursuing major new deals. He emphasized that XRP remains Ripple's 'north star', with the company's purpose tied directly to driving success in the XRP ecosystem. The CEO's comments come as XRP trades around $1.38, down from its $3.56 all-time high last year, though he maintains a bullish long-term outlook for the cryptocurrency market.