Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has reiterated the company's strategy to enhance the value of its XRP holdings. Originally stated in 2017, this approach remains central as Ripple continues to hold a substantial amount of XRP, totaling nearly $106 billion. This includes 35 billion XRP in escrow and over 4.9 billion in a spendable balance. CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted XRP's pivotal role in Ripple's long-term strategy, underscoring its importance in recent acquisitions such as Hidden Road, now rebranded as Ripple Prime. These moves reflect Ripple's commitment to leveraging XRP as a core asset in its business model.