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SOL, XRP, and ADA to join the heart of the US crypto reserve
SOL, XRP, and ADA to join the heart of the US crypto reserve
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 14, 2025

In an effort to become the world's crypto capital and gain the advantage of being one of the first countries to launch a strategic reserve holding cryptocurrency, the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced the development of two national digital treasuries. The initial focus lay on the leading crypto, Bitcoin, and implied using BTC confiscated by federal agencies. Nevertheless, within days of the original declaration, the plan expanded to include four more altcoins: Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP, initially termed Ripple.

This was when the strategy of developing two digital currency treasuries emerged, leading to the decision to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and US Digital Asset Stockpile. The former is funded by Bitcoin exclusively - coins seized by the Fed, mainly through law enforcement confiscations. The latest data releases position the number of Bitcoins held by the government at 207,189 Bitcoins. Meanwhile, the second treasury would possess the other non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies, which were collected in a similar way.

The news didn't have the broadly expected effect in the long term. Bitcoin rebounded from $78.2K three months later to over $90K, Ethereum gained 4.87%, and the rest of the altcoins experienced various levels of growth. The total crypto market volume nearly tripled, indicating heightened investor interest. But immediately thereafter, the market began witnessing downturns. Bitcoin fell 6%, mainly because of investors' disappointment regarding the government's plan management, and pressured other cryptos down, too.

Suppose you want to break into the market due to crypto's rising appeal to retail and institutional investors. In that case, it's helpful to familiarize yourself with the latest advancements regarding the government's crypto-oriented moves. While you can gauge the overall confidence in specific cryptos through indicators like the ADA price prediction, you'll need to keep abreast of news to understand the government's immediate impact on the crypto market. This synopsis should serve as a starting point.

An overview

President Donald Trump announced the creation of a US National Crypto Reserve in early 2025 - a statement that sparked mixed reactions. Some economists gave bad press to this idea, while other crypto-friendly countries, including Japan, Brazil, and Argentina, found inspiration in the decision. These countries' parliaments have already developed bills to permit their own central banks to own national BTC reserves. Other countries are taking steps to assess a possible strategic side to Bitcoin driven by political and economic factors.

The United States is already known as a leader in the ever-evolving digital asset realm, and the decision to create the two crypto-based national treasuries for times of economic struggle is meant to safeguard the national economic interests. While Bitcoin may have been the project's single focus, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA soon joined the ranks given their real use cases that go beyond the investment capabilities enabled.

The funding

Confiscated cryptos, governmental crypto acquisitions, and possible issuance or minted cryptos will fund the repositories. Depending on how the situation evolves, the country's Treasury or other government bodies could buy more cryptos for the reserve. At the same time, there's speculation that the government could mint or release some cryptos, should it decide to develop government-controlled cryptos or digital dollars, like the Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

The coins are safe from unauthorized access-they're held in safeguarded government-controlled wallets because of the risks posed by theft, hacking, etc. All the other coins should work the same, and it's important to note that they're kept in separate wallets or vaults, with a store for each. The reserve wouldn't only store the digital coins but may also manage them for potential growth or liquidity. Security measures are paramount, as is using offline storage solutions to protect digital assets from hacking.

The reserve would also involve multi-signature wallets that ask for authorizations from more officials or institutions to initiate transactions, adding an extra layer of protection. The reserve, aka the Bitcoin-loaded accounts making up the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," will be administered and controlled by an office established by the Secretary of the Treasury.

The workings

A national strategic reserve represents a stockpile of essential resources that can be unlocked and used exclusively during times of supply disruptions or crises. The largest emergency crude oil supply worldwide is the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the country's most reliable and renowned example. Presidents have selected the treasury to smooth down markets in times of war or hurricane damages to the US Gulf of Mexico oil structure during an act of Congress following the Arab oil embargo in 1973-94.

The operation's fundamental plans are still in development, so a specific way of developing such a reserve is yet to be guaranteed. At the moment, the stockpile holds Bitcoin worth over $18B at market prices. This would likely work as a strategic pile of digital assets and operate like other traditional national reserves, but in the digital asset area.

More guidance is expected to appear by July of this year as the working group, chaired by Crypto Czar David Sack and the White House AI party, explores the critical details of the plan.

The expansion to altcoins

The US announced the expansion of the reserve into the five other weighty altcoins shortly after making the Bitcoin-based initiative public. The coins are selected for their tech capabilities, market standing, security feats, liquidity given by the significant ownership rates, and other reasons. Ethereum, for instance, is the face of smart contracts and decentralized applications, the core of decentralized finance. At the same time, the remaining cryptos are known for their scalability, speedy transaction speeds, and low transaction fees.

The US attests to the importance of diversifying its crypto portfolio and improves its appeal to participate more in other sectors in the crypto realm by integrating these heavyweights in the reserve.

Bottom line

The emergence of a U.S. crypto reserve can have far-reaching implications for investors. Understanding this strategy's broader impact is key to navigate the volatile and unpredictable world of crypto safely and productively.

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