Did Trump Really "Blacklist" XRP? Here’s What Actually Went Down
Lately, crypto Twitter has been in a frenzy over claims that Donald Trump "blacklisted" XRP. Before you hit the panic button or dive into conspiracy theories, let’s break down what really happened—no hype, just facts.
What Set Off the Drama?
On March 2, 2025, Trump made a bold post on Truth Social, proposing a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve—a sort of digital Fort Knox. In the post, he name-dropped XRP, Solana (SOL),andCardano(SOL),andCardano(ADA), praising them as key players in America’s crypto future. He also took a swipe at Biden’s crypto policies, vowing to make the U.S. the #1 crypto hub.
But then—poof—the post vanished within 24 hours, leaving everyone confused.
The Real Story Behind the Scenes
Here’s where things get interesting. Sources suggest Trump didn’t write that post alone. Rumor has it that Brian Ballard, a lobbyist with alleged ties to Ripple Labs, may have influenced the message. When Trump found out, insiders claim he was furious and quickly distanced himself.
Does This Mean XRP Is "Blacklisted"?
Absolutely not.
There’s no official ban on XRP.
No regulatory action has been taken.
This looks more like political miscommunication than a crypto crackdown.
Ripple has been lobbying in D.C. for years—this isn’t their first (or last) brush with politics.
How Did the Market React?
Surprisingly, not much.
XRP’s price didn’t crash.
Ethereum (ETH)isstillholdingstrongabove∗∗ETH)isstillholdingstrongabove∗∗2,500**.
The overall crypto market remains bullish.
Legal expert Bill Morgan weighed in, pointing out:
"The SEC already settled with Ripple, reducing fines from 125Mto125Mto50M. This drama changes nothing."
The Bottom Line
Trump mentioned XRP, then deleted the post.
The backlash was likely over lobbyist influence, not XRP itself.
No policy changes, no blacklist—just political theater.
Unless Trump tweets "XRP IS DEAD, FOLKS!" in all caps, this is just another crypto gossip storm.
What’s your take? Smart move by Trump to backtrack, or just another overblown rumor? Drop your thoughts below.
