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Michael Arrington, founder of Arrington Capital, believes Ripple’s business and the wider XRP ecosystem can continue to grow as long as the company follows through on its plans. He made the remarks while reflecting on Ripple’s development over the past decade.
Crypto enthusiast Archie shared a clip of the interview from xrp.org, in which Arrington discussed his early investment in XRP, Ripple’s acquisitions, and the need for stronger infrastructure to support institutional participation in cryptocurrency markets.
He also explained why he believes the company’s work with stablecoins and institutional financial services could bring more businesses into the ecosystem.
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 MICHAEL ARRINGTON: "THERE IS NO UPPER LIMIT."
 Another new clip from <a href="https://t.co/eLlg0V6FnN" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/eLlg0V6FnN</a>.
 "Ripple and XRP have been completely misunderstood in the last decade."
 "There is no upper limit on the value of that ecosystem."
 The founder of Arrington Capital said it, not me.… <a href="https://t.co/NkXMKfWfKx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/NkXMKfWfKx</a><a href="https://t.co/Nsz4INimnw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Nsz4INimnw</a>
 — Archie <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f451.png" alt="👑" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@Archie_XRPL) <a href="https://x.com/Archie_XRPL/status/2112259489181163570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 19, 2026</a>
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<h2 id="strong-arrington-recalls-buying-xrp-in-2017-strong">Arrington Recalls Buying XRP In 2017</h2>
Arrington entered the cryptocurrency market during the 2017 initial coin offering (ICO) boom. He recalled how hundreds of projects attracted investors at the time, although many eventually failed.
He said he was running a traditional Silicon Valley venture fund before deciding to focus on cryptocurrency full-time. Arrington also revealed that he first bought XRP in 2017, when it traded between $0.03 and $0.05.
Looking back, he rejected the description of XRP as merely a corporate or banking coin. He believes the market has misunderstood both <a href="https://timestabloid.com/know-difference-between-ripple-xrp-and-xrp-ledger/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple and XRP</a> and credited Chris Larsen’s early vision, along with Brad Garlinghouse’s leadership, for advancing the company’s plans.
Arrington also distinguished Ripple from other cryptocurrency projects, noting that the company has pursued its own approach through business expansion and product development.
<h2 id="strong-ripple-prime-could-help-fill-a-gap-in-crypto-markets-strong">Ripple Prime Could Help Fill a Gap in Crypto Markets</h2>
Arrington pointed to <a href="https://timestabloid.com/how-ripples-hidden-road-acquisition-will-supercharge-xrps-utility/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, </a>now known as <a href="https://timestabloid.com/analyst-says-this-is-huge-news-for-ripple-prime-and-xrp-family/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple Prime, </a>as an example of the company’s strategy. He described prime brokerage as a service that traditional financial markets already understand but cryptocurrency markets have struggled to provide effectively.
Institutional investors need reliable systems for trading, custody, compliance, and managing their market activities. Arrington said existing crypto infrastructure still falls short of what many hedge funds require.
He believes Ripple can address some of these shortcomings by developing new products and acquiring businesses that provide services institutions need. He also described prime brokerage as an important part of the infrastructure that the cryptocurrency industry lacks.
<h2 id="strong-stablecoins-could-bring-more-startups-to-the-ecosystem-strong">Stablecoins Could Bring More Startups to the Ecosystem</h2>
Arrington also discussed Ripple’s stablecoin initiatives, saying they could encourage more startups to build within the ecosystem. As new businesses develop products and services, he expects Arrington Capital to have opportunities to invest in that growth.
He acknowledged that predicting how an industry will develop is difficult. However, he believes Ripple’s ability to remain focused on its objectives and follow through on its plans will determine the company’s long-term success.
Archie emphasized Arrington’s final point in the post, quoting his statement that there is “no upper limit” to the ecosystem’s value.
Arrington was discussing the overall business opportunity surrounding Ripple, rather than predicting a specific <a href="https://timestabloid.com/veteran-investor-sets-timeline-for-xrp-price-to-hit-all-time-high/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP price</a>. His outlook depends on the company’s execution and the growth of services built around its operations. How much that growth benefits XRP will also depend on the role the asset plays in those services.
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