Trump’s Crypto Reserve: US to Hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano

Initially, he listed XRP XRP $2.60 , Solana SOL $157.53 , and Cardano ADA $0.9695 as part of the reserve, but the absence of Bitcoin in his first statement caused some confusion.

Responding to the reaction, President Trump later clarified that Bitcoin BTC $90,198.36 and Ethereum ETH $2,277.47 would also be included, stating, "And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable cryptocurrencies, will be at the heart of the reserve. I also love Bitcoin and Ethereum!"

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President Trump described the reserve as part of his goal to establish the United States as a leader in the crypto industry. He criticized the previous administration’s approach, claiming that regulatory actions had held back the sector.

He said in a March 2 post on Truth Social, "A US Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden administration, which is why my executive order on digital assets directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA".

Following the announcement, XRP saw a 21% price increase, reaching $2.61, while Solana gained 12.5%, hitting $158. Cardano had the biggest jump, climbing 37% to $0.87. Bitcoin, which was not included in the original announcement, also gained after President Trump’s clarification, rising 7.6% to over $91,000.

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