Ripple’s XRP experienced explosive growth after rumors of a potential meeting between CEO Brad Garlinghouse and President-elect Donald Trump in November 2024. These speculations sent XRP prices skyrocketing, surpassing $1 for the first time since November 2021, with gains reaching a remarkable 126% from $1.28 to $2.91 between November 26th and December 3rd. 2025. The excitement surrounding this meeting continued into January 2025, with the official encounter between Garlinghouse and Trump, further boosting XRP’s value. Now, speculation is swirling around a potential meeting between Ripple’s Executive Chairman and co-founder Chris Larsen and SEC Chair Paul Atkins on May 2, 2025. The market’s attention is focused on this event with many hoping it will signal positive news for XRP. Will this upcoming meeting ignite another price surge or will it fall short of expectations?