A notable development has emerged regarding the United States’ approach to digital assets. Recent comments from Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead suggest that XRP is already part of the U.S. Government’s strategic crypto reserve.
Abs Nassif, host of the Good Evening Crypto podcast, shared a video highlighting his statements, and this revelation could be huge for XRP.
In the shared clip, Dan Morehead spoke directly about the structure of U.S. reserves. He confirmed that Bitcoin is not the only digital asset being held at a national level.
“The US has a strategic Bitcoin reserve,” Morehead said. He then added that authorities have expanded beyond that single asset. According to him, “They actually do have a strategic digital asset reserve that has Ripple as well.”
His statement clearly places XRP among a select group of digital assets recognized within an official reserve structure. The mention of multiple assets signals a diversified approach rather than a single-asset strategy.
This confirmation aligns with plans introduced by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office. At that time, he announced the creation of a U.S. strategic digital asset reserve and explicitly named XRP as one of the assets to be included.
That announcement set the tone for a broader national policy on digital assets. It established that the U.S. would not rely solely on Bitcoin but would consider other networks with specific utility.
During that period, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly challenged Bitcoin maximalists. He argued for an inclusive reserve that reflects the strengths of multiple digital assets. His position supported the idea that XRP plays a distinct role, particularly in payments and liquidity.
The inclusion of XRP in a U.S. reserve could strengthen its position within the global financial system. It signals recognition at the highest level of government.
That type of validation carries weight for institutions and market participants. XRP is designed for fast and efficient cross-border transactions. Its role in liquidity provisioning aligns with real-world financial use cases. A government reserve that includes XRP supports its relevance in large-scale financial operations.
It also reinforces confidence in the asset’s long-term utility. When a government adopts a digital asset as part of its holdings, it reflects trust in its function and stability. Morehead’s statement provides direct confirmation that this strategy is already in place.
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