Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Predicts Future of Crypto Under Donald Trump

As a seasoned crypto investor who has navigated the volatile and ever-changing landscape of digital currencies for over a decade, I must say that Brad Garlinghouse’s optimism about the future of the crypto industry under President Donald Trump resonates deeply with me. Having witnessed the unpredictable nature of regulations and policies during different administrations, I can attest to the fact that clear and consistent rules are much-needed for the growth and stability of our industry.


Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain payments company Ripple Labs Inc., recently provided insights on what the future might hold for the cryptocurrency sector during a Donald Trump presidency. In an interview with Fox Business, he mentioned that the Biden Administration had engaged in an illegal campaign against crypto. He further stated that in just a few weeks, the market has begun to realize the opportunities that a Trump administration could bring.

Ripple CEO on What The Future Holds

To highlight, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, expressed optimism about the future. Following Kamala Harris’s loss, key figures in the crypto sector have grown more confident that Donald Trump will facilitate clearer regulations. In his viewpoint, Garlinghouse believes that the cryptocurrency industry can now “overcome the illegal war and disgraceful political maneuvers of the Biden Administration.

The CEO of Ripple stated, “Crypto seems to support Trump,” and this is clear in the market’s reaction so far. During an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Brad Garlinghouse provided insights about XRP‘s future. He explained that the ongoing lawsuit between the company and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over XRP’s classification has temporarily halted market opportunities for the firm.

He mentioned that although 95% of the company’s market lies outside the U.S., he envisions a time when the cryptocurrency industry could flourish within the country. Importantly, he emphasized that while the U.S. isn’t devoid of laws, the existing regulations concerning crypto are ambiguous and do not align well with the emerging digital economy.

As an analyst, I recently participated in a discussion with Maria on Morning’s show, focusing on a promising future for cryptocurrencies within the largest economy under the Trump Administration. For years, our industry has been yearning for defined guidelines, and I am brimming with optimism about what lies ahead as we progress beyond the illegal conflict and…

— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) November 20, 2024

To sum up, the CEO of Ripple expressed his belief that the MAGA plan could essentially be seen as a strategy to boost cryptocurrencies, or in other words, a ‘Make Cryptocurrency Great Again’ initiative.

Donald Trump is Walking the Talk

Before winning the election, Trump established a pro-cryptocurrency transition team. The prominent Tether supporter, Howard Lutnick, who served as co-chair of this committee, is set to hold the position of Commerce Secretary in the Donald Trump administration.

The majority of meetings between the Trump-Vance pair have predominantly focused on cryptocurrency. As for who will replace Gary Gensler as chairman, there’s an overall anticipation that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might appoint a pro-cryptocurrency leader next time.

So far, President Donald Trump has followed through on his statements. Similarly, there’s optimism within the cryptocurrency community that the newly elected U.S. President might establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reservation, as this was a key pledge he made during his campaign for the crypto community.

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2024-11-20 22:56