Garlinghouse Backs Diversified Crypto Strategy, Holds Solana Alongside XRP

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has broken ranks with XRP maximalism by revealing he personally holds Solana tokens alongside his XRP position. Garlinghouse told a podcast audience that he does not push people toward XRP alone, instead encouraging a broader approach to crypto holdings.

He suggested buying the top five cryptocurrencies by market cap and holding for five years, which currently includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, BNB, and XRP. Garlinghouse's remarks show he still values XRP as part of a diversified strategy, but made clear that XRP does not stand alone in his personal portfolio.

Garlinghouse confirmed he owns a modest amount of Solana, explaining that he does not see Solana as a rival to XRP. Rather, he framed both networks as capable of succeeding together. He pointed to Solana's meme-coin activity as a factor driving fresh liquidity to the chain, which strengthens Solana's broader ecosystem over time.

Ripple's leader also said his firm's real competition comes from elsewhere, naming other blockchain projects as bigger threats to XRP's market position. Still, he expressed support for Solana's continued growth and adoption.