The Real Story Behind XRP in U.S. Crypto Reserves—Trump Had Nothing to Do With It

Ripple’s XRP quietly landed in U.S. crypto reserves—but don’t credit political theater for the move. Here’s how it actually happened.

Behind the Scenes: Bureaucrats, Not Politicians

While D.C. postured about ’crypto leadership,’ Treasury staffers made the cold, calculated call. XRP’s liquidity and institutional adoption beat out flashier coins—proving even bureaucrats sometimes get it right.

The Cynical Take

Of course Wall Street still hates it—nothing terrifies bankers quite like a working settlement system that bypasses their 19th-century plumbing. XRP’s inclusion? Just regulators hedging bets before the next Tether fiasco blows up.

New politico reports suggest that XRP’s inclusion in US President Donald Trump’s proposedmay not have been his idea. According to emerging sources,allegedly influenced TRUMP behind the scenes to include XRP in the plan.

Was Trump Misled About XRP?

In January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order forming the. On March 2, he announced via Truth Social thatwould be part of the official US crypto Strategic Reserve.

Days later, on March 6, Trump issued another executive order establishing aand afor select altcoins. However, reports now claimand was added due to Ballard’s lobbying efforts.

Ripple Lobbying Scandal: What’s the Buzz?

Political insiders allege that, used his close ties with Ripple to influence the decision. Documents reveal Ballard received. The move has sparked widespread speculation in both political and crypto circles.

While the, sources suggest Trump has cut ties with Ballard after realizing he was misled.

Will XRP Be Dropped from the Strategic Reserve?

Experts believe that while Trump is reportedly unhappy about the situation, he’s. The president maintains strong ties with, who was a major donor to Trump’s campaign and inauguration fund.

XRP Price Performance in 2025

• January: +46%
  
• February: –29.3%
  
• March: –2.52%
  
• April: +4.98%
  
• May (so far): +5.33% to $2.31
  
• 30-Day Growth: +2.1%
  
• 24-Hour Surge: +6.3%
  

Despite political turbulence,, suggesting that market confidence remains intact, at least for now.