U.S. President Donald Trump revealed in a News Nation interview that the country is experiencing a historic capital influx, with $18 trillion in investment flowing in. This announcement has sparked heated debate in the crypto community, particularly among XRP supporters.
Economic Boom Creates Cross-Bayment Payment Needs
Trump emphasized that businesses worldwide are rushing to build factories—car plants, AI facilities, and other manufacturing sites—on U.S. soil to avoid tariffs. This “tsunami of money” will generate continuous cross-border settlement demand. Analyst X Finance Bull argues that traditional financial systems (such as SWIFT) are outdated and inefficient to handle such dense payment pressure, while Ripple’s XRP was specifically designed for these scenarios.
“Thousands of companies operating in the U.S. will create cross-border flows—every investment, payroll, and supplier payment potentially crossing borders,” the analyst said. “Banks and payment systems will be strained, requiring faster alternatives.” He noted XRP was built from day one to address legacy banking inefficiencies, using a distributed ledger to enable near-instant settlement and low fees, making it a natural fit for massive cross-border use cases.
Ripple Engaged with Trump Administration, XRP Strategic Reserve Talk Heats Up
X Finance Bull revealed that Ripple has already held discussions with the Trump administration, with XRP being mentioned as a candidate for the U.S. crypto strategic reserve. The proposed Clarity Act for digital asset regulations further strengthens the argument that XRP could play a central role in the future U.S. financial system.
“When trillions of dollars flow into the U.S., the old banking system simply can't keep up,” the analyst added. Ripple's technology could become “an indispensable part” of the new economic landscape.
Demand Trigger: From Factory Construction to Everyday Transactions
Trump's plan involves not only infrastructure but also the establishment of small and medium-sized enterprises. This means both large factories and local shops will generate external payment needs. X Finance Bull believes this round-the-clock cross-border flow will drive exponential growth in real XRP adoption, far beyond speculative expectations.
XRP is already deployed in payment corridors across over 200 countries, but mass adoption by U.S. companies will test its liquidity and market depth. The analyst believes this is the moment for XRP to prove its value.