• Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts XRP’s inclusion in the U.S. digital asset stockpile and expects an XRP ETF to launch in H2 2025.
• Ripple sees growing institutional demand for XRP, driven by regulatory clarity after the SEC dropped its lawsuit.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has shared ambitious projections for XRP following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropping its lawsuit against the company. In a recent Bloomberg interview, he addressed XRP’s potential inclusion in the U.S. digital asset stockpile, the likelihood of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), and growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency.

XRP to Feature in U.S. Crypto Asset Stockpile

During the interview, Garlinghouse was questioned about why XRP was not explicitly mentioned in the U.S. digital asset stockpile executive order. He clarified that while the order did not name XRP directly, former President Donald Trump had previously acknowledged the asset in a Truth Social post related to the initiative.

According to Garlinghouse, the U.S. government is looking to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and a broader digital asset stockpile that could include various cryptocurrencies, potentially XRP. However, he refrained from specifying how much XRP might be included.

At present, the blockchain wallet holding the U.S. government’s seized digital assets contains approximately $17.45 billion, including nearly 20,000 Bitcoin. Notably, XRP is not yet among these assets. Since the executive order restricts the government from purchasing digital assets outright, the inclusion of XRP would require the conversion of existing seized assets.

XRP ETF Set for H2 2025 Launch

Garlinghouse also expressed confidence in the launch of an XRP ETF in the second half of 2025. He pointed out that multiple asset management firms have filed applications, with the number of proposed XRP ETFs now reaching 15, following Franklin Templeton’s involvement.

The recent dismissal of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple significantly boosts XRP’s ETF prospects by eliminating regulatory uncertainties. The SEC has already acknowledged most of these filings, and market analysts predict that approval decisions could come as early as May 22, 2025.

Growing Institutional Demand for XRP

Another key takeaway from Garlinghouse’s interview was the increasing institutional demand for XRP. He highlighted a surge in inflows into offshore XRP exchange-traded products (ETPs), contrasting with outflows from other crypto-based investment vehicles.

Garlinghouse attributed this positive trend to the easing of regulatory pressures that previously hampered XRP’s growth. With the SEC’s legal action no longer casting a shadow, institutional investors are showing renewed confidence in the asset.

Ripple’s CEO remains optimistic about XRP’s future, particularly regarding its potential inclusion in the U.S. digital asset stockpile, the anticipated XRP ETF approvals, and rising institutional interest. As regulatory clarity improves, XRP appears poised for significant market advancements in the coming months.