Ripple’s Political Donations Pay Off as XRP Token Surges 400% After Elections

How crypto's biggest Washington player charted a path to regulatory clarity — and saw its token soar

  • Ripple‘s political investments in 2024 coincided with XRP’s market cap increasing by $88 billion.
  • Crypto companies contributed one-third of all direct corporate donations to super PACs during the 2024 election cycle.
  • 85% of lawmakers who received crypto-related campaign donations won their Congressional seats.
  • Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse donated $44 million to crypto-friendly political candidates.
  • Co-founder Chris Larsen made strategic donations including $5 million to Greenpeace’s environmental initiatives.

Ripple’s strategic political investments have yielded substantial returns as XRP’s value quadrupled from $0.50 to over $2 in the five weeks following the US election. The company, which began its $1.3 billion initial coin offering in February 2013, has emerged as a leading force in cryptocurrency political advocacy.

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Political Spending Drives Market Growth

According to a 60 Minutes investigation, cryptocurrency companies dominated corporate political spending in 2024, accounting for one-third of all super PAC contributions. The investment proved effective, with 85% of crypto-backed candidates securing Congressional victories.

Ripple executives led this political spending wave:

  • Brad Garlinghouse: $25 million to Fairshake, part of his total $44 million in political contributions
  • Chris Larsen: Bitcoin-s-code”>$5 million to Greenpeace for environmental advocacy

Long-term Political Strategy

Ripple’s political engagement predates current market movements. The company joined the Blockchain Association in 2019, establishing early connections with regulators. Recent activities include executive appearances at a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia fintech conference.

The strategy has generated significant value for XRP holders. The token’s market capitalization increased by $88 billion year-to-date, while co-founders Chris Larsen, Brad Garlinghouse, and Jed McCaleb have achieved billionaire status.

Super PACs, or Political Action Committees, are organizations that pool campaign contributions and donate them to candidates or parties. Their prominence in crypto advocacy represents a maturing approach to regulatory engagement within the digital asset industry.

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