No Proof of Ripple’s Alleged $20 Billion Circle Buyout Offer

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/02 18:30:02
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After Circle rejected Ripple’s $5 billion buyout offer, rumors are circulating that Ripple made another attempt. Despite the claim that it tried to offer Circle $20 billion, there is no tangible proof supporting this claim. Commentators pointed out that Circle’s IPO was previously valued at around $5 billion, making a $20 billion offer seem totally ridiculous. It’s hard to be certain, but it appears that this rumor moved the market less than other recent false claims. Did Ripple Offer Circle $20 Billion? Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, turned a lot of heads when it rejected Ripple’s offer Wednesday. Circle’s IPO was delayed after tariff chaos, and analysts have raised concerns about the firm’s financials. This made its refusal especially noteworthy, leading to community speculation. Last night, rumors began to appear that Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, had made a bold new offer to Circle. Specifically, several prominent social media accounts claimed that Garlinghouse set a new offer at $20 billion. This rumor gained new traction as crypto industry media publications began reporting on it. Still, Garlinghouse hasn’t publicly said anything. Users immediately began urging caution, reminding the community that nothing had been confirmed. Meanwhile, several pieces of evidence explain why Ripple’s alleged Circle offer is not credible. For example, although Circle’s IPO hasn’t launched yet, it still gives valuable market data: “FYI, Circle’s IPO valuation is ~$5 billion (which is the valuation Ripple is looking at when it made its acquisition offer). There is no way Ripple would offer $20 billion for Circle. I see lots of people saying $5 billion is a low offer since Circle holds $60 billion in collateral...However, it does not own that collateral,” Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, stated. It’s hard to be certain, but the rumor has apparently left a minimal market impact. False claims have recently had an outsized influence over the crypto industry; rumors of Trump pausing tariffs caused huge chaos. Similar statements regarding XRP ETF approval and OpenAI integrating Worldcoin proved untrue. Nonetheless, they were definitely influential. Of course, it’s still difficult to draw a clear conclusion from this. Did large numbers of people believe Ripple’s alleged Circle offer? Were retail traders suspicious of the claim? Hopefully, the crypto community will move past this period of credulity. When markets consistently move on misinformation, it can disrupt momentum. Disclaimer In adherence to the Trust Project guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. This news article aims to provide accurate, timely information. However, readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated. Source: https://beincrypto.com/ripple-circle-20-billion-offer-rumor/

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