Reki Baloch

US President Donald Trump’s digital asset advisor, Bo Hines, reiterated the government’s commitment to developing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, confirming that this plan will be implemented in the near future.

Hines noted that the US has officially established a digital asset reserve, and that Bitcoin is considered a “unique asset class.” The government’s goal is to “hold as much Bitcoin as possible.”
Trump officially established the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and National Digital Asset Stockpile with an executive order he signed in March. However, the initiative received only brief mention in the White House's cryptocurrency policy report released this week.
Speaking on Crypto in America, Hines said, “We believe in the accumulation strategy. The reserve has been established. We also have a strategic national digital asset stockpile. Bitcoin is in a class of its own, and everyone recognizes that.”
Hines emphasized that establishing the infrastructure requires time and effort, but that the process is progressing well. “There's still a lot to do, but I believe people will like the direction we're heading. Concrete steps will be taken soon.”
While the report cited establishing a regulatory framework to strengthen American leadership in digital financial technologies as a top priority, it did not provide details about the Bitcoin reserve. Hines, however, said the reserve plan was “steadily progressing.”
Hines, who declined to answer questions about how much Bitcoin the federal government holds, said, “I can't disclose that right now. There are a few reasons, but we can share them when the time comes. All I can say is, we want to own as much BTC as we can, and we're working toward that goal.”
According to blockchain analysis firm Nansen, the US government is estimated to hold approximately 198,000 BTC, or approximately
$2.35 billion worth of assets.
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Ripple’s cross-border payments token took central stage in July as it finally did what many thought it was impossible and broke its all-time high set over seven years ago (January 2018) at $3.4. XRP peaked at $3.65 after a mindblowing 65% rally that took place in just a matter of ten days or so.
However, the third-largest cryptocurrency, which had a market cap of well over $200 billion at that point, has already dropped by 20% to a multi-week low of $2.9 as of press time, raising a few questions, such as whether it has already reached its 2025 high. To gain a different perspective, we decided to ask three of the most popular AIs: Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
More Peaks to Come?
Is the July 2025 all-time high of $3.65 as good as it is going to get for XRP this year? Well, the three AIs in question provided a few alternative answers, as giving a straightforward yes or no answer would be irresponsible, given the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market. Also, it’s impossible to know what would happen in the future.
Nevertheless, the AI solutions offered these scenarios based on what has transpired in the past year or so – developments, market changes, regulatory improvements, etc – and on a few probabilities.
ChatGPT’s bullish scenario indicated that the current correction is “often healthy after a parabolic run.” If XRP holds above critical support levels, such as $2.8 and $3, its rally could resume in the following week. Additionally, it noted that if BTC and ETH maintain their overall bullish structure, XRP has a solid chance of jumping past its July peak.

It could get another price boost if spot Ripple ETFs are approved in the States and when, for once, the legal case against the SEC officially concludes. ChatGPT also noted that XRP tends to outperform later during a bull market phase.
“Historically, XRP has been a late-stage bull run performer.In both 2017 and 2021, it had explosive second legs after initial consolidation.”
Grok’s answer was somewhat similar:
“XRP’s $3.65–$3.66 high in July 2025 is a significant milestone, but most expert sources don’t rule out the possibility of new highs later this year if strong market or regulatory catalysts materialize. For now, the price correction appears to be a healthy retracement after a swift rally, not necessarily the definitive peak of the cycle.”
Peak Already Achieved?
Gemini was slightly less optimistic about XRP’s upcoming performance by the end of the year. It outlined significant competition in Ripple’s field, from contenders like Stellar, that can take some of its market share and jeopardize XRP’s adoption curve.
In terms of the asset’s price movements, it said it “might consolidate around its current price or even experience further declines before a potential rally in 2026.”
ChatGPT also provided a more skeptical scenario, suggesting that the lack of fresh catalysts could limit XRP’s upside potential. It noted that capital can rotate out of XRP into other popular altcoins, which are yet to benefit during this market phase, such as TON, SOL, or some meme coins, and Ripple’s native token could cool down.
Overall, though, ChatGPT, as well as Grok, maintained a more bullish stance. The former noted that XRP’s actual high this year can be somewhere between $4 and $5. The latter was even more optimistic, indicating that a price pump to $8 is not out of the question if certain developments go Ripple’s way, such as approval of spot XRP ETFs, major partnership announcements, or a broader market surge.
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