On January 5, 2025, Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social, endorsing Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s comment about a ‘Trump Bull market’. Following this, XRP’s value jumped 4.5%, now at $2.60.

Ripple is focusing its growth on the U.S. Market, with strong ties to Trump’s pro-business policies. Furthermore, Ripple has donated $5 million worth of XRP to support Trump’s inauguration.