US-based data center and cryptocurrency mining company Hyperscale Data (GPUS) saw its shares surge by up to 12% after officially announcing its XRP investment. The company confirmed the implementation of its previously announced $10 million XRP investment strategy, generating significant excitement among investors.
XRP investment made official
The statement stated that Hyperscale Data sees XRP as a scalable digital infrastructure for cross-border value transfer. The company's Chairman, Milton "Todd" Ault III, described XRP as "a fundamental asset in the evolution of the global financial ecosystem," emphasizing that the company aims to have a say not only in the digital asset space but also in the global financial future with its XRP investment.
Hyperscale Data announced that it will update its XRP purchases weekly and publish regular reports starting August 12, 2025. These reports will include the company's weekly digital asset purchases and sales and the total amount of XRP on its balance sheet. The company describes this regular transparency initiative as part of its long-term XRP accumulation strategy.
36-month lockup period on the agenda
According to the company's statement, an increase to the $10 million investment cap is also on the agenda, depending on current market conditions and financing opportunities. Furthermore, the possibility of locking up purchased XRP for 36 months is also being internally evaluated. This lockup period will be linked to the company's long-term goals and specific internal milestones. Milton Ault III commented on this strategy:
“We see the future of energy demand in the fields of artificial intelligence, data centers, and crypto assets. In this context, we are positioning XRP not only as a technological but also as a financial core asset. We want to build a balance sheet that represents the infrastructure and financial system of the future.”
Shares surge
Following the investment announcement, Hyperscale Data's GPUS shares rose by as much as 12% intraday, from $0.73 to $0.82. At closing, the share price was $0.7835, a 6.8% increase on a daily basis. The company did not specifically attribute this increase, but the XRP purchase and the weekly transparency initiative are considered significant developments that boost investor confidence.
Hyperscale Data operates through its subsidiary, Sentinum Inc., which provides digital asset mining and high-performance computing infrastructure. It also has investments across various sectors through Ault Capital Group (ACG). However, the company plans to separate from ACG at the end of this year to focus solely on data center operations. The XRP purchases are also seen as part of this transformation. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at $3.17, a 2% decrease.
