Garlinghouse: XRP Likely Included in US Crypto Reserve; Multiple XRP ETFs Expected
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the proposed U.S. digital asset reserve will likely include Bitcoin and a broader crypto stockpile that could include XRP. He cited earlier public comments by former President Trump referencing a crypto reserve and suggested XRP as part of it. Garlinghouse said engagement between the crypto industry and U.S. officials has improved versus the prior administration and expressed confidence that several XRP ETF applications — including filings from Bitwise and Franklin Templeton — will win U.S. regulatory approval, potentially in the second half of the year. He noted that some XRP exchange-traded products outside the U.S. are seeing inflows while other crypto products face outflows. Garlinghouse framed his remarks as directional signals about policy and market progress rather than guaranteed outcomes. This development could raise XRP’s visibility, liquidity, and institutional access if ETFs are approved or if a government reserve includes XRP. Disclaimer: informational only, not financial advice.
Bullish
The combined reports increase the likelihood of positive demand drivers for XRP. Public confirmation from Ripple’s CEO that U.S. officials are considering a crypto reserve and that XRP is a candidate raises institutional interest and narratives around strategic reserve inclusion. Separately, multiple U.S. ETF filings from established managers (e.g., Bitwise, Franklin Templeton) create a credible path for regulated, large-scale inflows if approved. Short-term impact: news-driven buying and volatility around ETF approval timelines and policy announcements. Expect spikes on positive headlines and possible sell-the-news events around approvals. Long-term impact: ETF approval and/or government reserve inclusion would structurally increase institutional access and liquidity for XRP, supporting higher baseline demand and narrower spreads. Risks: regulatory setbacks, denial of ETF applications, or clarification that the government reserve will exclude XRP would reverse sentiment quickly. Overall, on balance the news is bullish for XRP price prospects, conditional on subsequent regulatory actions and ETF approvals.