The crypto community lit up recently with rumors that Donald Trump “blacklisted” XRP—but before jumping to conclusions, let’s take a

closer look at what really went down.

Where Did This Start?

On March 2, 2025, Trump made waves on Truth Social by proposing a bold idea: a U.S. crypto reserve, kind of like a digital Fort Knox. In that post, he specifically named XRP, Solana ($SOL

SOL), and Cardano ($XRP

as possible players in the future of U.S. digital assets.

He also took alshot at Biden’s crypto policies, claiming he wants America to lead the global crypto race. Classic Trump move.

But then… the post vanished.

Wait, Did Trump Change His Mind?

Here’s where it gets interesting. Sources say Trump may not have written the post himself. Word is, the idea came from Brian Ballard, a lobbyist allegedly linked to Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP.

Once Trump realized this, he reportedly wasn’t too happy—and quickly distanced himself from it.

Is XRP Actually “Blacklisted”?

Nope. There’s no official blacklist, no ban, no regulatory action. Just a deleted post and some behind-the-scenes political drama.

Ripple has been talking to U.S. lawmakers for years. This isn’t new or unusual. If anything, this looks more like a communication slip-up than a targeted snub.

Wha Are People Saying?

XRP-supporting lawyer Bill Morgan commented:

“You are on top of things. The SEC agreed for the fine to be reduced from $BTC

125 million to $50 million and the SEC agreed to the permanent injunction being lifted. Yep, Trump is furious.”

Still, none of this changes the regulatory landscape for XRP.


Did the Market ReallyNot really. XRP didn’t crash, and ETH is still holding above $2,500. The broader market stayed calm, and unless new laws drop, XRP remains very much alive.


Final Thoughts

•Trump did mention XRP—then deleted the post.

  • A pro-Ripple lobbyist may have been involved.

    •It’s more political theater than real impact.

  • No, XRP is not blacklisted.


Unless Trump logs on and posts “XRP IS DEAD” in all caps, there’s no fire here—just a little smoke.

So, was this Trump dodging influence—or just another crypto conspiracy blowing up online?

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