“Trump, Crypto’s New Mascot? XRP and the Bull Run of Laughs 🐂🤣”
The winds of change blew hard that day, the kind of change that smells faintly of old campaign signs and volatile cryptocurrency markets. Donald Trump, the former kingpin of reality TV turned commander-in-chief, typed a few words on his ‘Truth Social’ megaphone—words that sent a little coin called XRP skipping like a flat stone across the waters of speculation.
The bold proclamation came not from the man himself, but from Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO. “2025 is here, and the Trump bull market is real,” he wrote. An eyebrow-raising comment, made even spicier when Trump gave it his virtual thumbs-up. In just 18 hours, XRP—Ripple’s loyal warhorse—galloped up by 4.5%. That might sound like stock market pocket change, but in crypto, it’s the difference between steak for dinner or ramen noodles.
And now, folks are asking, “Is Trump leading XRP to the ETF Holy Grail?” The answer? Well, like his hair, it’s complicated. At the time of this writing, XRP danced at $2.60, puffing its chest out like the rooster in a farmyard during dawn. Sure, the man who promised walls is now promising wins for crypto, but folks in the crypto town square are torn between clapping and scratching their heads.
“2025 is here and the Trump bull market is real. For Ripple, this is even more personal after Gensler’s SEC effectively froze our business opportunities here at home for years. The optimism is obvious and very deserved.
Today:
✅75% of Ripple’s open roles are now US-based, while…”
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 5, 2025
Ripple’s love affair with the U.S. market seemed like a long-shot romance, the kind you’d bet against after seeing the first episode. But lo and behold, 75% of its jobs are now stateside, and its deals these past six weeks have outpaced its entire 2024 record. Call it the “Trump effect,” as Garlinghouse so affectionately does, or just call it irony—either way, Ripple’s doing more in America now than a Vegas Elvis impersonator.
But let’s not ignore the cherry on this sundae: a $5 million XRP donation to Trump’s inauguration shindig. Sarcasm aside, putting your money where your mouth is…well, that either makes you ambitious or just confident that the crypto gods are smiling.
Ripple supporters are buzzing like a swarm of bees, while skeptics lean back with their arms crossed, smirking, “We’ll see.” For now, amidst the jokes, the memes, and the ever-present drama, XRP holders sit with popcorn in hand, wondering if this drama-filled tale will turn into a blockbuster or a reality show flop.
Also read: Is the SEC About to Pause Its Ripple Lawsuit?
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2025-02-19 15:18