28th March 2025 – (New York) Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has issued a bold prediction regarding a potential trillion-dollar market opportunity, coinciding with significant price movements in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, including XRP, following Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Bitcoin has surged nearly 40% over the past six months, while Ripple’s XRP has experienced an astonishing 300% increase, despite the emergence of a mystery threat targeting crypto traders. Garlinghouse urged traders to “buckle up,” indicating that Ripple is ready to “unlock the U.S. market,” which he believes presents a “massive opportunity.”
In a recent interview with Fox Business, Garlinghouse elaborated on the vast potential of cross-border payments, stating, “Trillions of dollars are flowing globally and are still dominated by Swift.” He noted that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a significant hurdle, but now, with the resolution of Ripple’s four-year legal battle, the company is positioned for growth.
Ripple’s legal issues began in late 2020 when the SEC accused the firm of conducting an unregistered securities offering amounting to $1.3 billion. In 2023, Ripple achieved a partial victory when a federal judge ruled that XRP was not a security when sold to retail investors, although it was classified as such when sold to institutions. The SEC’s recent decision to withdraw its lawsuit has further bolstered Ripple’s prospects.
Garlinghouse expressed relief over the outcome, acknowledging the lengthy legal process and the associated costs, but emphasised that it now allows Ripple to pursue its ambitions in the U.S. market.
Despite XRP’s recent price fluctuations—rising 16% to $2.60 before falling 8% to $2.38—analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they note that a lack of official confirmation from the SEC and the influence of derivative markets may be contributing to price stability, limiting the likelihood of an immediate significant increase.
While XRP navigates its legal landscape, other altcoins, such as Minotaurus (MTAUR), are gaining traction without similar uncertainties, indicating a shifting dynamic in the cryptocurrency market.
