Ripple, pushing to include XRP in the US digital asset basket... Is the Bitcoin-only system being shaken?

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Ripple lobbying to include XRP in the US ‘Digital Asset Basket’

Amid speculation that the US government may introduce a prepared asset in the form of a ‘multiple digital asset basket’ rather than relying solely on Bitcoin(BTC), claims have emerged that Ripple(Ripple) is spending huge sums to include XRP in that basket.

These claims have gained attention after being raised in a recent video by the well-known crypto YouTuber ‘Ripple Bull Winkle.’ He quoted Strike CEO Jack Mallerus’s past statement that “Ripple is spending millions of dollars(tens of billions of won) to undermine the plan for a Bitcoin-only reserve asset,” interpreting Ripple’s current moves as efforts to include XRP in the US strategic digital asset portfolio.

“The US will prefer a basket composition over a single Bitcoin asset”

Mallerus previously criticized in a video, “Ripple is just a private company producing XRP for its own profit, packaging it as government-supported innovation.” In response, Ripple Bull Winkle said, “Mallerus’s anger is ultimately due to fear that the government will adopt a multiple asset basket rather than a Bitcoin-only approach,” and suggested other strong candidates such as Ethereum(ETH), Solana(SOL), Chainlink(LINK), Ondo(ONDO), and Cardano(ADA).

He analyzed, “The US is unlikely to put all eggs in one basket, and it is much more likely to designate multiple major digital assets as reserve assets.”

XRP expands global partnerships and custody infrastructure

The video also highlighted Ripple’s recent partnership expansion. Especially notable was CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s optimistic outlook on cryptocurrency prospects through 2026, emphasizing a long-term vision. This was interpreted as a message that most tokens will disappear in the near future, leaving only a few assets compliant with regulations.

Recently, Ripple extended its custody partnership with Turkey’s largest private bank, Garanti BBVA Crypto. A statement from Ripple’s Middle East and Africa director was also introduced, emphasizing strengthening its position in the region. Analysts explained that “building ‘plumbing(Plumbing)’ infrastructure for payments and custody is the core strategy rather than focusing on XRP’s price.”

Can XRP reach a $1 trillion market cap and double-digit price?

Regarding price forecasts, he analyzed that XRP could adjust from around $0.65(about 947 won) to $0.30(about 437 won), and if it surpasses the resistance level of $3.40(about 4,948 won), it could serve as an initial price discovery zone targeting $6.50(about 9,459 won). Ultimately, if stories like ‘launch of XRP ETF by major asset managers’ or ‘official adoption by governments and banks’ unfold, reaching a market cap of $1 trillion(about 1,455 trillion won) could be possible. This corresponds to roughly $16.47(about 23,991 won) per XRP token.

He suggested this scenario could materialize between 2027 and 2036, proposing a long-term ‘HODL(Hold)’ strategy with far greater upside potential than traditional stock markets.

The key message is clear: XRP’s growth depends not on short-term price increases but on establishing itself as an infrastructure for the global financial system, with governments and institutions quietly selecting digital payment foundations at this stage.