## Proposal to Include XRP in the National Reserve Sparks Controversy: Challenges from Ripple Control and Legal Questions

In the context of the US national debt reaching $38 trillion, a controversial idea is being proposed: could cryptocurrencies like XRP become part of Washington's macroeconomic strategy? This is not a random suggestion but comes from Joshua Dalton, founder of the Triblu platform, who has detailed a scenario that could change the game.

### Price Manipulation Scenario

Based on the total of 34.4 billion XRP currently held in escrow by Ripple, Joshua Dalton proposes a potential price of $883 to cover 80% of the national debt. If this happens, it would represent a leap of approximately 46,000% from the previous price of $1.91. With the current price around $1.85, this increase still prompts reflection within the crypto community.

However, the path from the current price to $883 is far from easy. Skeptics have valid reasons to doubt:

**Ripple Control Issue**: The concentration of XRP in the hands of Ripple and its founders poses a significant risk. When a substantial amount is controlled by a single organization, it raises concerns about Ripple control and potential legal obstacles. Can policymakers accept strategic asset ownership influenced by a private company?

**Legal Challenges**: Implementing this strategy in the US could lead to complex legal disputes. Analysts also worry that market control by Ripple and major XRP exchanges could cause unintended distortions.

### Other Candidates Supported

Not all experts agree with this proposal. Matthew Sigel, an analyst at VanEck, favors Bitcoin more as a tool for macroeconomic strategy. His argument is clear: Bitcoin has a higher degree of decentralization and is less affected by control risks associated with XRP.

### Who Will Benefit?

If this strategy is implemented, XRP holders—especially large wallets—could become millionaires, billionaires, or even trillionaires. But in reality, most significant XRP reserves are held by Ripple, the founders, and exchanges—not ordinary investors.

### Market Still Uncertain

The crypto fear and greed index still shows mixed signals. This idea sparks lively discussions, but there is no clear consensus on its feasibility—or even the actual benefits it might bring.