VivoPower Shares Surge Over 32% on $100M Ripple and XRP Investment Plan

VivoPower International PLC saw its shares skyrocket more than 32% on Friday after unveiling a bold $100 million plan to acquire equity in Ripple Labs and its native cryptocurrency, XRP. The move positions the Nasdaq-listed solar power company as the first publicly traded U.S. firm to hold Ripple shares and XRP in its treasury.

According to the company, the investment will be split between purchasing Ripple equity from existing shareholders pending approval from Ripple’s management and directly acquiring XRP tokens. The strategy is designed to optimize returns while reducing the weighted average cost of XRP acquisition.

To manage the assets, VivoPower will work with a leading digital asset custodian for secure storage. Transactions for the Ripple equity purchase will be facilitated through a private market platform, while an independent auditor will review the holdings on a quarterly basis to ensure transparency and compliance.

One of the most eye-catching aspects of the plan is its projected cost advantage. VivoPower estimates that, through its combined holdings, the weighted average acquisition cost per XRP could drop to around $0.47, an 86% discount compared to current market prices. The company also projects that for every $10 million invested in Ripple equity, its per-share value could increase by roughly $5.15, although this will depend on market performance.

Investor excitement was immediate. Shares jumped over 32% during regular trading hours and climbed an additional 4.5% in after-hours trading. Trading volume surged well above its daily average, reflecting heightened market interest in the announcement.

The move reflects a growing trend among publicly traded companies to integrate digital assets into their corporate treasury strategies. For VivoPower, combining traditional equity investment and cryptocurrency holdings can diversify its portfolio and potentially generate long-term value.

The decision also comes amid improving sentiment around Ripple and XRP, with growing confidence in their future prospects. If successful, VivoPower’s approach could serve as a blueprint for other corporations looking to merge traditional and blockchain-based assets as part of their financial strategy.

With this $100 million bet, VivoPower is signaling not only confidence in Ripple’s growth trajectory but also a belief that digital assets will play an increasingly important role in corporate finance. The market’s strong reaction suggests that investors are taking notice and that this could be the start of a broader wave of corporate participation in the cryptocurrency sector.