Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says cryptocurrency markets could hit new all-time highs this year, as momentum builds across the sector and the regulatory environment turns more supportive.

Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Garlinghouse said he remains strongly optimistic about the broader crypto market and the future of XRP.

“I’m very bullish,” he said. “I think we’ll see an all-time high.”

Ripple Deeply Invested in the XRP Ecosystem

Garlinghouse said Ripple is closely tied to the growth of XRP and its ecosystem, adding that the company is focused on long-term development rather than short-term price moves.

“We are very vested in what happens across the XRP ecosystem,” he said. “Over the next five to ten years, you’re going to see continued, very positive momentum.”

He declined to comment on specific price forecasts made by analysts, including projections that XRP could reach higher levels later in the decade.

Regulation and Trust Driving Crypto Growth

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Garlinghouse said trust and momentum are becoming key forces behind crypto adoption, especially in areas such as stablecoins and tokenization.

He pointed to a major shift in the United States, where policy makers have moved away from a hostile stance toward crypto and are now supporting innovation.

According to Garlinghouse, clearer rules are helping the industry mature and encouraging real-world use cases instead of speculation.

Stablecoins, Tokenization, and Real Use Cases

Garlinghouse said legislation such as the GENIUS Act could allow stablecoins to scale much faster, making everyday processes like payroll and cross-border payments more efficient.

He also stressed that tokenization should only be used where it brings real benefits, such as better transparency or lower costs.

“We shouldn’t tokenize everything just for the sake of it,” he said, adding that the focus must remain on practical outcomes.

U.S. Shift Could Bring Major Players Back

Looking ahead, Garlinghouse said the improving regulatory climate could even lead to Binance re-entering the U.S. market, a move that could further boost liquidity and confidence across the crypto space.

He also expressed confidence that upcoming crypto legislation, including the Clarity Act, is closer than ever to becoming law.

“Clarity is better than chaos,” Garlinghouse said, referring to Ripple’s long legal battle with U.S. regulators.

The Bigger Picture for XRP and Crypto

Garlinghouse said digital assets are now entering a phase of steady growth rather than hype-driven cycles.

“Crypto is settling into a really strong opportunity for the next 10 years,” he said.

For XRP investors, the message was clear: while short-term price moves remain uncertain, Ripple’s CEO believes the foundations are being laid for long-term growth — and possibly a new all-time high ahead.

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