United States President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to establish a Crypto Strategic Reserve, naming five cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA)—as part of the initiative. The announcement, made on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Sunday, triggered a surge in the prices of the selected digital assets.
The move aligns with Trump’s broader vision to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency, following his executive order in January to explore the creation of a national digital assets stockpile. The president described the decision as a step toward revitalizing the crypto industry after what he called “years of corrupt attacks” under former President Joe Biden’s administration.
“I will make sure the US is the Crypto Capital of the World. We are MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump declared on social media.
Following the announcement, Cardano (ADA) skyrocketed by over 70%, while XRP and Solana (SOL) saw gains exceeding 30% and 20%, respectively. Even Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), which were not initially mentioned in Trump’s post, experienced a 10% increase in value.
Uncertainty Surrounding the Reserve’s Implementation
Despite the market enthusiasm, details on how the Crypto Strategic Reserve will function remain unclear. Trump’s executive order refers to a digital assets “stockpile”, leading some crypto advocates to question whether the government intends to actively purchase and hold cryptocurrencies or merely secure assets it already possesses.
Trump’s evolving stance on cryptocurrency has been notable. After previously calling Bitcoin a “scam” during his first term, he has now embraced the industry, vowing to transform the US into the “crypto capital of the planet” as part of his re-election campaign.
Since taking office, his administration has taken steps to reverse regulatory crackdowns imposed by the Biden administration. Just last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped civil charges against Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, after previously pausing or dismissing cases against Binance, OpenSea, Robinhood, and Uniswap.
White House to Host First-Ever Crypto Summit
In a further show of support for the digital asset industry, Trump is set to host the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on Friday. The event is expected to bring together crypto industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss the future of digital assets in the US economy.
Meanwhile, the Trump family’s growing involvement in the crypto space has raised eyebrows, with reports suggesting they have amassed billions of dollars in crypto wealth through various token ventures.
As the US moves toward greater crypto adoption, all eyes will be on the administration’s next steps in shaping regulatory policies, government holdings, and industry partnerships.
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