Garlinghouse emphasized that XRP should be included in any digital asset reserve, along with other major cryptocurrencies. He reaffirmed his support for a multi-chain ecosystem, stating, "I own XRP, BTC, and ETH among a handful of others – we live in a multichain world, and I’ve advocated for a level-playing field, instead of one token versus another."
The long-standing tension between Bitcoin maximalists and XRP supporters has escalated recently. Critics accuse Ripple of lobbying against a national Bitcoin reserve, labeling the company as a major obstacle to the initiative.
Bitcoin advocate Pierre Rochard, VP of research at Riot Platforms, dismissed Ripple as a "failed company" seeking a bailout, while Michael Goldstein of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute accused Ripple of running anti-Bitcoin propaganda campaigns.
Despite the controversy, the idea of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve remains a hot topic. Current estimates place the likelihood of a national Bitcoin reserve being created in 2025 at 55%, fueling further debate over the role of digital assets in the financial system.