Trump Officially Decides to Acquire Ripple's XRP for U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve

April 2, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, former President Donald Trump has officially announced that the United States will begin acquiring Ripple’s XRP as part of its national Crypto Strategic Reserve. This marks the first time a U.S. administration has formally recognized and committed to holding XRP alongside other major digital assets.

The announcement was made earlier today at a press conference in Washington, D.C., where Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining America’s leadership in the digital economy. “XRP has shown resilience, speed, and real-world utility,” Trump stated. “It will play a vital role in our vision of making the United States the global capital of cryptocurrency.”

The strategic reserve is expected to include a balanced portfolio of assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and now, officially, Ripple’s XRP. Market reactions were swift, with XRP seeing a sharp uptick in price following the news.

Analysts suggest this move could signal a broader shift in regulatory tone toward Ripple and possibly encourage other governments to follow suit.

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