XRP Could Be Part of U.S. Strategic Reserve, Says Ripple CEO, Leaving IPO Option Open

XRP Rallies 11% to $2.51 as Ripple CEO Hints at U.S. Crypto Reserve Inclusion and ETF Potential

XRP has surged 11% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.51 and overtaking USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains optimistic about XRP’s future, suggesting that the token could be included in the U.S. government’s proposed digital asset reserve. He also expects an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be approved by the end of 2025, according to a recent Bloomberg Markets interview.

Garlinghouse’s comments come on the heels of Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) coming to an end. On Wednesday, the agency officially dropped its case against the company.

“XRP was specifically mentioned by the President of Truth Social in reference to a planned Bitcoin strategic reserve and a broader crypto asset stockpile,” Garlinghouse told Bloomberg’s Sonali Basak, citing an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this month.

He also pointed to the increasing number of XRP ETF applications awaiting SEC review, with filings from firms such as Franklin Templeton and Bitwise. “I expect a wave of XRP ETF approvals in the latter half of 2025,” he said, emphasizing the success of XRP-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) in international markets.

As for a potential Ripple Labs IPO, Garlinghouse didn’t rule it out but downplayed its immediate importance. “It’s a possibility, but not a top priority right now,” he stated.

With its latest rally, XRP continues to outperform broader market trends, solidifying its position as a key player in the crypto ecosystem.