XRP Surges Over 30% After President Trump's Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve Announcement

Last week, our discussion covered XRP's price decline and potential catalysts for recovery.

Last week, we discussed how the price of XRP continues to decline and what could be the key catalysts for the token’s recovery. While mentioning the Bitcoin strategic reserve, it appears that the U.S. government is planning to establish a much broader cryptocurrency portfolio, going beyond just Bitcoin.

In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, President Trump stated that his administration’s strategic reserve will include BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. This presidential announcement has sparked significant market movement across the cryptocurrency sector. Bitcoin appreciated approximately 10% to exceed $94,600, Ethereum climbed 15% to $2,530, Solana jumped 25% to $178, and XRP experienced the most dramatic increase, surging over 33% to reach $2.90. Separately, see - Eli Lilly Stock: Should You Buy After A 20% Rise?

Governments maintain strategic reserves of vital resources for national security, economic stability, and emergencies. These stockpiles, like the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve or central bank foreign exchange reserves, ensure supply during crises and stabilize prices. A cryptocurrency strategic reserve would function similarly, involving government acquisition of digital assets to manage markets, prepare for financial emergencies, or establish digital economic sovereignty.

While the recent announcement has benefited all five cryptocurrencies mentioned by the president, XRP has demonstrated the strongest performance. Among various factors potentially supporting its long-term upward momentum, the most significant would be a positive update on its legal dispute with the SEC. Our earlier take on - What’s Driving The XRP Rally? - has more details. Any favorable developments regarding XRP makes investors wonder if Ripple is progressing toward overcoming its regulatory challenges. With Mark Uyeda, a crypto-friendly figure, expected to assume the position of chair of the SEC, the environment might be setting up positively for cryptocurrencies in general, and XRP in particular.

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