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Story: VivoPower Seeks Ripple Shares at Steep Discount to Boost XRP Strategy

By Steven Anderson

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Why Ripple Shares Are Seen as Undervalued. Ripple controls billions of dollars’ worth of XRP, much of it held in escrow to manage supply.

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The Deal in Motion. Earlier this month, VivoPower confirmed plans to acquire $100 million worth of Ripple shares.

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Shares Not Directly From Ripple. Importantly, the shares VivoPower is seeking are not being sold by Ripple itself, according to a…

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Market Reaction and Company Performance. Despite the ambitious crypto pivot, VivoPower’s own stock has been volatile.

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Legal Clarity Encourages Move. VivoPower waited until Ripple resolved its long-running legal battle with the U.S.

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Toward Greater Transparency. One challenge remains: how to prove holdings. Traidman said VivoPower is preparing a transparency…

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A Bigger Bet on XRP. VivoPower began building its XRP treasury in late May, moving away from renewable energy as its…

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Broader Implications. The move highlights how crypto-tied equities are gaining appeal among institutional investors.

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VivoPower, a Nasdaq-listed company once focused on sustainable energy projects, has shifted its corporate strategy to building a digital asset treasury.

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According to Adam Traidman, a member of VivoPower’s advisory board and former Ripple executive, Ripple’s private shares often trade below the value of the company’s XRP treasury.

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This gap is what makes Ripple shares attractive to VivoPower. By purchasing equity, VivoPower sees an opportunity to gain indirect exposure to XRP at what it calculates to be an…

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Earlier this month, VivoPower confirmed plans to acquire $100 million worth of Ripple shares. The deal, once finalized, would reflect exposure to approximately 211 million XRP.

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Chin noted that Ripple’s track record of disciplined XRP releases from escrow reassured VivoPower.

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Ripple has occasionally provided liquidity through tender offers to employees, but otherwise, access to shares remains restricted.

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Despite the ambitious crypto pivot, VivoPower’s own stock has been volatile. Shares were trading at $5.26 on Thursday, down from a recent high of $8.

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