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Ripple CEO Predicts Crypto Market Highs Amid Regulatory Shift

1/21/2026

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Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple's chief executive officer (CEO), said cryptocurrency markets will reach all-time highs this year due to regulatory changes discussed at the World Economic Forum.
Garlinghouse noted Bitcoin recently peaked at $126,000 but is currently around $89,000.
The SEC's dismissal of its Ripple lawsuit and GENIUS Act's passage create a favorable environment for growth.
Garlinghouse said financial institutions are increasingly interested in crypto.
Ripple's XRP is trading at approximately $1.90.

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Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple's chief executive officer (CEO), said cryptocurrency markets will reach all-time highs this year due to regulatory changes discussed at the World Economic Forum.
Garlinghouse noted Bitcoin recently peaked at $126,000 but is currently around $89,000.
The SEC's dismissal of its Ripple lawsuit and GENIUS Act's passage create a favorable environment for growth.
Garlinghouse said financial institutions are increasingly interested in crypto.
Ripple's XRP is trading at approximately $1.90.