Ripple is positioning itself as a major investment company, akin to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, according to Eliézer Ndinga of 21Shares. The company is leveraging its $40 billion valuation and substantial cash reserves to acquire a diverse portfolio of crypto businesses, including Metaco, Hidden Road, Rail, and GTreasury. Ripple's strategy includes distancing itself from its XRP token to focus on broader financial services. Despite its ambitions, Ripple's valuation remains significantly lower than Berkshire Hathaway's $1 trillion. The company raised $500 million in November 2025, tripling its valuation, and launched its own stablecoin, RLUSD, now the 10th-largest globally. CEO Brad Garlinghouse indicated that Ripple's acquisition pace will slow in 2026 as it continues to build its financial empire.