Ripple CEO sees XRP in US crypto stockpile and ETFs

Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse is optimistic about XRP's future, predicting its inclusion in the U.S. government's proposed digital asset stockpile and the approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the end of 2025.

This confidence follows the SEC's decision to drop its lawsuit against Ripple, marking a significant victory for the company after a four-year legal battle.

Garlinghouse pointed to President Donald Trump's statements on Truth Social, which suggested that XRP could be part of a broader crypto stockpile alongside Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies.

The stockpile is expected to include seized cryptocurrencies, potentially positioning XRP for inclusion if it is among those seized assets.

Regarding ETFs, Garlinghouse noted that there are over ten pending applications with the SEC, including filings from prominent firms like Bitwise and Franklin Templeton.

He expressed "immense confidence" in the approval of these ETFs, citing increased investor interest and the success of XRP exchange-traded products (ETPs) outside the U.S.

The recent regulatory shift under the Trump administration has been crucial for XRP's prospects.

Garlinghouse highlighted that Ripple and the broader crypto industry are now more welcomed by policymakers, contrasting with previous challenges under different administrations.

This change in regulatory attitude is seen as a key factor in XRP's potential inclusion in national crypto reserves and the approval of investment products like ETFs.

As XRP's price has surged following the SEC's decision, reaching over $2.51 and becoming the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, investor confidence in the token has grown.

The resolution of the legal dispute and the anticipated regulatory developments are expected to further boost XRP's market position and investment appeal,

At the time of reporting, the XRP price was $2.44.