Ripple CEO Admits Solana Holdings Amid Shift Towards Diversified Crypto Strategies

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made a surprising admission to a podcast audience. He revealed that he personally holds Solana tokens, in addition to his XRP position. This challenge to the idea that Ripple's chief backs only XRP comes as part of a broader shift towards multi-asset crypto strategies among industry leaders.

Garlinghouse emphasized that he does not push people toward XRP alone, instead encouraging a diverse 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. This stance marks a shift from the maximalist image often tied to Ripple leadership.

Garlinghouse also confirmed that he owns a modest amount of Solana, framing 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. Garlinghouse added that he expects both XRP and Solana to perform well long-term.