Pundits and outlets say Trump’s economic plan could increase demand for XRP

Several commentary pieces argue that shifts in trade, tariffs and large planned investments into U.S. infrastructure and industry would create heightened cross‑border liquidity needs that, pundits say, could be addressed by XRP’s fast settlement features ^[1][2].

One outlet summarized a pundit's claim that a roughly $18 trillion plan referenced in recent coverage — and comments by Trump about incoming capital and businesses building in the U.S. — could accelerate global demand for XRP as firms seek more efficient payment rails ^[2].

Reporting from Davos and related coverage frames Ripple and XRP as increasingly prominent in payments discussions; articles note Ripple’s moves into payments, liquidity, custody and treasury infrastructure and record industry debate, including criticisms and endorsements from figures such as Charles Hoskinson ^[3][5][4].

Analyses have explored what it would mean if XRP were to compete more directly with banks, highlighting Ripple’s acquisitions and product expansions as factors that change XRP’s role from a pure settlement token toward services that mirror some banking functions ^[5].

The coverage reflects punditry and opinion across crypto outlets rather than confirmed government policy; claims that Trump’s plan "will need XRP" are presented as interpretations and industry forecasts rather than official decisions ^[1][2][3].