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THE EFFECT OF TRUMP SPEECH TO XRP(Ripple).

Short summary:

Donald Trump has not explicitly launched or endorsed an "XRP coin" himself. However, he has shown increasing support for cryptocurrencies, including XRP, since his re-election in November 2024. In his March 4, 2025, speech to Congress, Trump didn’t directly mention XRP, focusing instead on broader economic and policy goals. But earlier, on March 2, 2025, he posted on Truth Social about creating a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, explicitly naming XRP alongside Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). He stated, "A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry," and later clarified that BTC and ETH would be "at the heart of the Reserve," with XRP, SOL, and ADA also included. This announcement led to a significant price surge for XRP, with reports indicating a 33% jump shortly after.

Trump’s pro-crypto stance has evolved since his first term, when he called Bitcoin a "scam" in 2021. During his 2024 campaign, he courted the crypto community, accepting donations in various cryptocurrencies, including XRP, and promising to make the U.S. "the crypto capital of the world." His family has also entered the crypto space—Trump and his wife Melania launched separate Solana-based meme coins in January 2025 ($TRUMP and $MELANIA), though these are unrelated to XRP.

Speculation about XRP’s role in Trump’s plans intensified after reports of his meetings with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. A January 6, 2025, dinner with Garlinghouse and Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty, followed by Garlinghouse’s positive X post, fueled theories that XRP could be prioritized in a U.S. crypto reserve, possibly due to Ripple being a U.S.-based company. Some analysts suggest this aligns with Trump’s "America-first" approach, though it’s sparked debate among Bitcoin maximalists who fear a shift away from BTC dominance.

There’s no evidence Trump personally owns or trades XRP, though unverified claims from figures like hedge fund manager Scott Melker in December 2024 suggested Trump’s fund might be buying XRP and other tokens. The SEC, under incoming chair Paul Atkins (a Trump appointee replacing Gary Gensler), could drop its ongoing appeal against Ripple, potentially boosting XRP further if legal hurdles clear.

In short, Trump hasn’t created an "XRP coin," but his administration’s policies and rhetoric have increasingly tied XRP to his crypto agenda, driving market optimism and volatility. Anything beyond this—like a specific Trump-branded XRP—remains speculative without official confirmation.

$XRP will hit 1k this year and may not hit December.