Amid the escalating feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, influential XRP community voices are speculating about what could happen next and how it might benefit XRP.
In a tweet, Joshua Dalton, founder of TRIBLU, argued that Elon Musk may adopt XRP as the cornerstone of X’s upcoming payment ecosystem, X Money. Dalton even claimed that Musk “will do anything” to position XRP as the chosen currency on the platform.
He suggested this move could unfold as the Trump family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, which has invested heavily in BTC, faces potential collapse.
The post directly tags Ripple, Musk, President Trump, and his sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., framing a dramatic narrative of crypto rivalry.
Trump vs Musk Fallout Reaches the Crypto Market
Notably, the Trump family has long supported Bitcoin while showing little interest in XRP. Until recently, Musk and Trump maintained a cordial relationship. However, that changed dramatically this week after Musk publicly criticized Trump’s spending bill in a June 4 post, warning of serious economic risks.
Trump fired back, threatening to revoke Musk’s government contracts and subsidies. In response, Tesla’s stock plummeted, erasing $150 billion in market value.
The crypto market followed suit. Bitcoin tumbled over 6% to a low of $100,400 before a modest recovery to $102,000 at press time. XRP also suffered losses, though Dalton and others believe this situation could present a long-term opportunity for XRP.
Trump Musk Feud
Could XRP Gain an Edge?
Meanwhile, Dalton’s claim that Musk might champion XRP at the expense of Bitcoin takes inspiration from historical development. Specifically, Musk has a history of criticizing Bitcoin for its energy use and vulnerability to centralized mining operations. This contributed to his decision to discontinue accepting BTC in exchange for Tesla’s electric cars in 2021.
In contrast, XRP is designed for efficient cross-border transactions and boasts faster, cheaper settlements. These characteristics could make it a viable choice for Musk’s vision of an “everything app.”
The XRP Ledger’s focus on efficient value transfer aligns with what X Money aims to offer when it launches later in 2025. While Musk has frequently promoted Dogecoin, many in the XRP community argue that XRP’s real-world utility gives it a stronger case for serious integration.
In October 2024, Elon Musk publicly mentioned XRP for the first time in a viral Crypto Twitter video. Asked about XRP’s potential role in the global financial system amid SEC scrutiny, Musk said cryptocurrencies, including XRP, can counter centralized control and promote individual freedom. Meanwhile, he clarified his remarks were “not an endorsement or lack of endorsement” of XRP.
Overall, as the Musk–Trump feud intensifies, some believe XRP could emerge with an unexpected advantage.
