There is something interesting about Brad Garlinghouse's movements throughout 2026. Ripple's CEO doesn't seem shaken even though XRP has dropped from $2.40 to $1.85, and now it's already at $1.41. While many people panic over geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory delays, he is instead becoming more active in speaking at various international forums.

At the beginning of the year in Davos, Garlinghouse started framing XRP not as an ordinary speculative asset, but as financial infrastructure for a increasingly divided world. He pointed to data showing stablecoin volume soaring 75% from $19 trillion in 2024 to $33 trillion in 2025 as proof that this story is not just empty talk. Interestingly, he also mentioned that institutional interest from major players like BlackRock and Vanguard has not yet fully reflected in the current crypto market prices.

Then on Fox Business, Garlinghouse boldly wagered that there is an 80-90% chance the CLARITY Act will pass in Congress in April. That’s a bold decision considering crypto regulation is still full of uncertainties. But he does not back down from his position, even as the schedule continues to shift.

What’s even more interesting is that in March, he traveled across three continents in five days, announcing that Ripple Prime has doubled its revenue. His message remains consistent: making XRP more useful, more trusted—that is his main focus. It’s not about price, but about utility.

At the Semafor forum in April, he even analyzed his political situation very openly. According to him, when people are tired of conflicts, that’s when they finally compromise. He believes we have reached that point. He shifted the CLARITY target to the end of May, which is the third time he adjusted the timeline this year, but the direction of his speech remains the same.

The most interesting thing about all this is the tone. Not defensive, not worried, but calm and confident. He said the success of CLARITY will open the door for global banks to fully enter crypto, something far bigger than what Ripple can do alone. This is not just about XRP, but about transforming the global financial infrastructure. It’s a narrative he consistently delivers at every forum and event he attends.