XRP surges 6.5% on US government buyout rumors while StratoVM skyrockets 7689%

Recent discussions in the cryptocurrency community have centered around the possibility of a U.S. government buyout of XRP. This speculation gained traction following President Donald Trump's announcement of plans for a Crypto Strategic Reserve, which aims to position the U.S. as a leader in digital assets. The reserve is expected to include major cryptocurrencies such as XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano.

Some analysts suggest that XRP could play a pivotal role in this reserve, with the government potentially acquiring large amounts of XRP at a fixed price. This has led to wild speculation, with some theories suggesting that the government might negotiate a deal with Ripple to buy XRP at a price as high as $10,000 per token. However, it is important to note that there is currently no concrete evidence to support these claims.

Despite the lack of evidence, the speculation has had a noticeable impact on XRP's price, which has seen a significant increase. As of the latest reports, XRP is trading at around $2.47, up 6.5% in the last 24 hours. Some analysts, such as Random Crypto Pal, predict that XRP could reach as high as $10,000–$35,000 due to the potential XRP Strategic Reserve and a possible rally.

While the Crypto Strategic Reserve is a real initiative, the idea of a government-led XRP buyout remains purely speculative. The U.S. government has not officially confirmed any plans to acquire XRP or any other cryptocurrency in large quantities.

In parallel, the Bitcoin DeFi movement is gaining momentum, with new projects like StratoVM ($SVM) aiming to expand Bitcoin's capabilities beyond simple transactions. StratoVM is a Layer-2 network designed to potentially transform Bitcoin into a platform for DeFi, smart contracts, and AI applications.

Unlike Ethereum or Solana, which are known for their decentralized ecosystems, Bitcoin is primarily used for basic transactions. StratoVM aims to change this by providing additional functionality to Bitcoin. In the past week, StratoVM's price grew over 7,689% and hit $0.2109, according to CoinGecko. Despite this significant increase, its market cap remains relatively small at $3.7 million, indicating potential for further