Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes XRP is on the verge of major breakthroughs, including its potential inclusion in a U.S. crypto reserve and the long-awaited approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF).
In a recent Bloomberg interview, Garlinghouse pointed to a key statement from President Donald Trump on Truth Social, where Trump revealed plans for a U.S. crypto stockpile featuring top digital assets beyond Bitcoin. Among the cryptocurrencies he mentioned? Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).
“My understanding is there will be a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and a broader crypto stockpile that includes other digital assets. I fully expect XRP to be part of that,” Garlinghouse stated.
Government-Held Crypto to Play a Role in Stockpile
Garlinghouse explained that the stockpile would consist of seized digital assets accumulated by law enforcement agencies, including XRP. This means government-held XRP could soon become a formal part of U.S. financial reserves.
But beyond that, Garlinghouse sees a major shift in U.S. regulatory attitudes, which he believes is paving the way for an XRP ETF.
“For years, we couldn’t even get a meeting at the White House. Now, we’re welcomed,” he said, highlighting the changing landscape for crypto under the current administration.
XRP ETF: Is Approval Around the Corner?
Garlinghouse is highly optimistic that an XRP ETF will be approved soon, citing growing investor demand and 11 different filings currently awaiting SEC approval.
“I have immense confidence in the ETF. If you look at investor interest, it’s clear that demand for XRP-backed products is only increasing,” he said.
This momentum has only grown stronger following a major legal victory for Ripple. The SEC has officially dropped its appeal against Ripple, removing a key legal obstacle that has weighed on XRP for years.
What’s Next for XRP?
With regulatory hostility fading and government interest in crypto rising, XRP appears better positioned than ever to solidify its place in the U.S. financial system. If the U.S. crypto stockpile and ETF approvals move forward, XRP could see a significant surge in adoption and investment.
