Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are falling due to macroeconomic fears of rising inflation in the US, while the rise is expected to come with Donald Trump taking office on January 20. At this point, while Trump was expected to bring an increase in BTC and altcoins, Trump met with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple CEO revealed in a statement that he recently had dinner with Donald Trump and Ripple Legal Counsel Stuart Alderoty. The meeting, which took place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, was interpreted as an important start to 2025 for Ripple, considering the current positive changes in the cryptocurrency market. Experts noted that amid the changing regulatory landscape in the US, this meeting highlights Ripple’s expanding influence in the country and generates optimism for the cryptocurrency market in 2025. “Had a wonderful dinner last night with Donald Trump and Stuart Alderoty. A strong start to 2025!” While it is stated that this meeting with Trump is a sign that things are going well for Ripple, it is still unknown what was discussed at the meeting. However, it is stated that many topics, including XRP and cryptocurrencies, were discussed at the meeting. As optimism for XRP increased after this meeting, speculation that a spot XRP ETF would be approved in 2025 also increased. The Trump-Garlinghouse-Alderoty dinner was Trump’s last meeting with cryptocurrency industry figures since his November 5 re-election. Trump also met with Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong and Cryptocom CEO Kris Marszalek. Related News: Donald Trump Meets with Another Stock Exchange CEO After Coinbase CEO! Bitcoin (BTC) Was Also Discussed at the Meeting! Great dinner last night with @realDonaldTrump & @s_alderoty . Strong start to 2025! pic.twitter.com/UjM6lahUG4 — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 8, 2025 *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Meets With Donald Trump! Is There a Major Announcement Coming for XRP?
