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Coinbase, Ripple bosses see massive wealth surge post Trump’s victory: report

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The recent US elections have delivered significant financial windfalls for leaders in the crypto space, with some seeing their fortunes soar by billions.

A report by CoinDesk reveals that key players such as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong and Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse have experienced massive gains following Trump’s victory.

The surge in cryptocurrency values, driven by renewed investor optimism and political shifts, has bolstered the wealth of these executives while simultaneously elevating the market capitalisation of their companies.

Coinbase’s Armstrong gains $2 billion in wealth

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has reaped extraordinary benefits following the elections, largely due to strategic sales of company stock.

According to SEC filings, Armstrong’s stock sales alone netted $129 million, while Coinbase’s market value surged by $21 billion.

His personal stake in Coinbase, held through a trust, has ballooned by nearly $2 billion, now standing at $6.4 billion.

Coinbase’s involvement in the elections was notable, with the company donating $25 million to the super political action committee (PAC) Fairshake, a contribution matched by Armstrong’s personal donations.

In total, Coinbase and its CEO allocated $74 million to political funding, equalling contributions from Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

Armstrong has publicly framed his stock sales as part of a diversification strategy, enabling investments in high-risk ventures while retaining a substantial 10% stake in Coinbase, comprising approximately 24 million shares.

Ripple’s XRP surges 54%

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has similarly seen his wealth grow exponentially after the elections. Ripple’s native token, XRP, soared from $0.50 to $2.32, delivering a 54.7% gain within a month, according to CoinMarketCap.

This price spike propelled XRP’s market capitalisation, making it the third-largest digital asset globally.

The increase in XRP’s value has tripled the value of Garlinghouse’s holdings, which include over 6% of Ripple and an undisclosed quantity of XRP tokens.

This dramatic growth has positioned Garlinghouse among the top billionaires in the United States, with his wealth mirroring the broader recovery in the crypto market, which has added over $1 trillion in value since the elections.

Ripple’s substantial political contributions also played a role in its elevated profile. The company donated $73 million, with some funds reserved for the 2026 election cycle.

Andreessen Horowitz outpaces its investments

Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm known for its substantial crypto investments, also benefitted from the post-election market rally.

Co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz had stakes in several blockchain companies that surged in value after the election.

Their total gains far exceeded the $70 million they contributed to US political campaigns, highlighting the outsized returns available in the crypto sector under favourable market conditions.

The CoinDesk report emphasised that these developments underscore the interplay between political landscapes and financial markets.

The surge in cryptocurrency values and increased market activity have provided a windfall for those at the helm of major firms like Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z, reflecting the broader implications of political outcomes on wealth generation in emerging industries.

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