So, there’s a lot of buzz going around that Donald

Trump somehow “banned” $XRP

XRP. I’ve seen the posts, the speculation, and yes—the drama. But let’s slow down and break it down properly, because this story has more twists than facts.

Where This All Started: A Truth Social Curveball

On March 2, 2025, Trump posted something unexpected on Truth Social. He floated the idea of creating a U.S. cryptocurrency reserve—and he actually named XRP, along with Solana ($SOL) and Cardano, as assets that could be part of it. He also took the usual swipe at Biden and promised to make the U.S. a global leader in blockchain innovation.

But then? The post vanished less than 24 hours later.

Cue the internet going wild.

Was It a Ban? A Blunder? Or Just Bad Optics?

The rumor mill went into overdrive. Supposedly, the post was influenced by Brian Ballard—a well-connected lobbyist with alleged ties to Ripple Labs (yep, the company behind XRP). Word is, Trump didn’t love that revelation. Some insiders say he felt misled and maybe even distanced himself from Ballard afterward.

Still—important to note—none of that means XRP was “banned.”

What’s Actually Going On

Let’s stick to facts:

  • There’s no ban.

  • There’s no blacklist.

  • There’s no executive order or action against XRP from Trump or his team.

What we’re likely seeing here is just a messy case of mixed signals or behind-the-scenes politics—not some anti-XRP crusade.

Trump’s team has dabbled in crypto topics before, and Ripple has been in those circles before. This seems like political maneuvering—not a crackdown.

The XRP Community Isn’t Sweating It

Even legal voices like Bill Morgan chimed in, basically calling out the hype with a sarcastic tweet:

“You are on top of things. The SEC agreed for the fine to be reduced from $125 million to $50 million and the SEC agreed to the permanent injunction being lifted. Yep, Trump is furious.”

Translation: relax—nothing’s changed.

XRP Price? Still Chillin’

Despite all the headlines, XRP hasn’t really flinched. It’s holding steady, and some analysts are still bullish for this cycle. Until there’s an actual policy change or some formal statement, this whole thing is just noise.

Bottom Line

  • Trump posted (and deleted) a pro-XRP message.

  • He may have gotten that idea from someone tied to Ripple.

  • There’s zero evidence of a ban or restriction.

Crypto drama is nothing new, but let’s not fall for every headline. Until Trump logs back into Truth Social with a “XRP is a scam – SAD!” post, I’m treating this as just another episode in the ongoing saga of crypto meets politics.

What do you think—just a hype cycle, or something deeper brewing?

(Want more breakdowns like this? Stick around. I keep it real on all things crypto.)

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