【Analysis: The US Election Boosts Ripple CEO and a16z Co-founder's Wealth】According to Golden Finance reports and CoinDesk, analysts indicate that XRP surged from $0.5 to $2.32 after the US elections, potentially resulting in significant gains for Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. According to data from CoinMarketCap, XRP has increased by 54.7% in the past 30 days, ranking third in market capitalization. Garlinghouse noted: 'Since Trump's victory, the market value of cryptocurrencies has grown by over $1 trillion.' During the election period, Ripple donated $73 million, while a16z invested $70 million, which includes amounts reserved for the next round of elections in 2026.