John Squire’s recent post brought new focus to comments made by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse during an interview, drawing attention to a broader policy environment that now appears more aligned with the industry.
During the interview, Garlinghouse was asked why XRP was not directly quoted in the administration’s executive order regarding the digital asset stockpile. He pointed to the president’s prior acknowledgment of XRP and other assets on social media, noting that the intention behind the stockpile framework seems to involve both a Bitcoin strategic reserve and a separate pool representing other major cryptocurrencies.
He said based on his understanding, XRP is expected to be included in that structure, even if the initial document did not list specific assets by name.
🚨 The first $XRP ETF has officially launched and Brad was right the whole time.
This is the moment the critics said would never come. Liquidity is coming home and the new financial era just got real.
XRP leads. 🚀🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/DW3SJ3YbUk
— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) November 17, 2025
Improved Access to Policymakers
Garlinghouse stressed that the current level of engagement from federal officials is clearly different from previous years. He explained that during the prior administration, attempts to secure conversations with White House staff were unsuccessful, whereas today Ripple is receiving direct access and open dialogue.
He described this as a significant improvement, reflecting an administration that intends for the crypto sector to operate and expand within the United States rather than be driven elsewhere by regulatory uncertainty.
This point served as a key element of the interview and aligned with Squire’s framing: that developments surrounding XRP today are unfolding in a way that detractors once claimed would never occur.
Confidence in ETF Progress
When asked about expectations surrounding an XRP ETF, Garlinghouse offered a firm assessment. He referenced 11 active filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission submitted by firms ranging from Bitwise to Franklin Templeton.
According to John, these products could be approved in the second half of the year. He noted that XRP investment products already exist outside the United States, and that even as some crypto ETFs see outflows, XRP has recorded inflows. He attributed this trend to the easing of what he described as past external pressures tied to regulatory actions.
Garlinghouse said the removal of that pressure benefits both the broader market and developers building within the XRP ecosystem.
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Understanding the Stockpile Structure
The final portion of the interview addressed the mechanics of the digital asset stockpile. Garlinghouse stated that the stockpile is expected to consist of cryptocurrencies seized through law enforcement actions.
These assets, which would include seized XRP, would form the non-Bitcoin portion of the stockpile alongside the Bitcoin strategic reserve. He noted that the Treasury Department will ultimately determine the detailed implementation.
By highlighting Garlinghouse’s remarks, Squire underscored the point that XRP is now operating in an environment of growing institutional attention and clearer federal engagement.
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