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US Crypto Reserve to Add More Altcoins? Experts Weigh In
Following President Donald Trump’s recent announcement about establishing a national crypto reserve, investor attention has shifted toward altcoins made in the USA.
The US crypto reserve currently includes altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). However, experts anticipate the addition of more altcoins, including Chainlink (LINK), Ondo (ONDO), and Litecoin (LTC).
Why Experts Consider Chainlink (LINK), Ondo (ONDO), and Litecoin (LTC) Strong Contenders
Chainlink (LINK) emerges as a strong candidate due to its inclusion in the Coinbase 50 Index, its presence in Grayscale’s trust, and its association with World Liberty Finance – an entity operated by Trump’s family.
Quinten, founder of weRate, believes LINK’s technology could help bring US strategic assets on-chain.
“LINK will be in the Crypto Strategic Reserve. Chainlink will facilitate a lot of this stuff, from the proof of reserves to putting other strategic assets on-chain (gold, currencies, …),” Quinten predicted.
Ondo (ONDO) is another likely contender, as World Liberty Financial holds Ondo tokens, and Donald Trump Jr., a co-founder of WLFI, has spoken at Ondo events.
“Trump confirmed a crypto strategic reserve, and his own crypto company, World Liberty Financial, holds Ondo. AND Donald Trump Jr. and other WLFI founders spoke at the Ondo Summit. Ondo is also a US based crypto. To me, it’s confirmed that either Ondo will be included or Trump will tap Ondo to tokenize the entire stock market,” Investor Not Telling predicted.
Ondo CEO Nathan Allman responded to Trump’s announcement by reaffirming that Ondo is a US-based blockchain company pioneering the tokenization of US Treasuries. The company plans to expand into stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
Additionally, content creator JRNY Crypto speculated that the reserve could include Litecoin (LTC), highlighting that LTC is a strong candidate for a spot ETF. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 90% approval probability for the ETF.
“All coins mentioned in the reserve are USA COINS. They also said BTC, ETH, and other coins. IMO, LTC will be added to the reserve and get an ETF,” JRNY Crypto predicted.
Market Surge in “Made in America” Tokens
Following Trump’s announcement, the market capitalization of “Made in USA Coins” surged by 12%, reaching nearly $500 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. This figure is 16 times the market cap of “Made in China Coins,” signaling a strong investor preference for US-originated crypto projects.
In addition, this altcoin group’s trading volume spiked by 300% in the past 24 hours, surpassing $82 billion, with XRP leading the volume.
Despite the excitement, the US crypto reserve plan has sparked controversy. Many industry leaders have voiced opposition to the inclusion of altcoins, arguing that only Bitcoin is suitable for national reserves.
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has stated that the crypto market is increasingly being shaped into a tool for U.S. dominance under President Donald Trump. His remarks follow Trump’s recent announcement regarding the establishment of a U.S. crypto reserve, which triggered major market movements.
The initiative led to a $300 billion boost in total crypto market value, with Bitcoin rising by 8% and Ethereum gaining 11%.
CryptoQuant CEO Explains How Trump is Weaponizing Crypto
In a recent post, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju analyzed President Donald Trump’s approach to cryptocurrency. According to Ju, Trump’s decision to establish a U.S. crypto reserve marks a shift in the global crypto landscape. Ju noted that the announcement initially mentioned XRP, Solana, and Cardano, while Bitcoin and Ethereum were only included later.
Ju interpreted Trump’s actions as a move to assess the strategic value of different cryptocurrencies. He suggested that the initial exclusion of Bitcoin and Ethereum might indicate that Trump sees them as neutral assets rather than direct contributors to U.S. interests. Ju further stated that Trump’s strategy is positioning the U.S. to dominate the crypto market and absorb foreign capital.
Meanwhile, Binance founder reacted to BNB’s exclusion from the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve by urging holders to remain patient and not panic. CZ emphasized that BNB’s absence is likely due to the U.S. prioritizing domestically founded cryptocurrencies in the initial selection. He remains optimistic that BNB will be added in the future and pointed out that other nations may introduce their crypto strategic reserves.
Market Reaction to Crypto Reserve Announcement
Following Trump’s announcement, the crypto market experienced a rapid surge. The total market capitalization increased by $300 billion, driven by price jumps in multiple assets. Bitcoin saw an 8% increase, climbing past $93,000 before slightly dropping, while Ethereum rose by 11%.
Among the tokens first included in the U.S. crypto reserve, Cardano saw the highest surge, gaining up to 75%, while Solana and XRP also experienced double-digit growth. The sudden price movements reflected strong investor confidence in the crypto assets.
Following the CryptoQuant CEO insights, a recent report has highlighted other cryptos that could potentially be included in Trump’s Crypto Reserve. Dogecoin, SUI, and Chainlink have gained significant momentum, sparking speculation about their addition.
Concerns Over Bitcoin and Ethereum Position
While CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju acknowledged the market benefits of Trump’s crypto policies, he also pointed out potential challenges for Bitcoin and Ethereum. He suggested that Trump’s focus on specific cryptocurrencies tied to U.S. interests could weaken the position of decentralized assets.
Ju emphasized that Bitcoin and Ethereum have historically been viewed as tools for decentralization rather than instruments of national influence. He noted that Trump’s statements positioned these two assets as neutral.
CryptoQuant CEO stated
“This trend is also unfavorable for #Bitcoin and #Ethereum, which strive for neutrality and aim to become global public goods. Judging by Trump’s recent posts, it seems that Bitcoin and Ethereum are now being signaled as “neither friend nor foe.”
The Shift in Crypto’s Perception Under New Administartion
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the perception of cryptocurrency has changed under Donald Trump’s administration. Ju noted that crypto, once regarded with skepticism, is now being embraced as a national asset.
While he did not pass judgment on this approach, he observed that the U.S. is using cryptocurrency as a tool to expand its global financial influence.
Moreover, Ki Young Ju expressed worries that this shift in regulatory standards could lead to market manipulation. He emphasized that the lack of oversight might encourage fraudulent activities like rug pulls, harming retail investors.
The CEO added,
“Since Trump’s election, universal moral standards have declined.”
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MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, failed to make any Bitcoin purchases. The company didn’t also sell any shares, a move that usually precedes its BTC purchases. As a result, the software company still holds 499,096 BTC, with the 500k BTC milestone yet to be hit.
MicroStrategy Did Not Make Any Bitcoin Purchase Last Week
In an SEC filing, MicroStrategy revealed that it made no Bitcoin purchases between February 24 and March 2 last week. The company also revealed that it did not sell any shares of class A common stock under its at-the-market equity offering program.
It is worth mentioning that Strategy acquired 20,356 BTC for $1.99B at $97,514 per BTC two weeks ago. This came following a $2B zero-coupon convertible notes offering, in which it was able to raise the funds for this BTC purchase.
Meanwhile, following its failure to buy any Bitcoin last week, MicroStrategy still holds 499,096 BTC, which it acquired for $33.1 billion at an average price of $66,357 per BTC. Strategy remains the public company with the largest Bitcoin holdings, well ahead of MARA holdings, which is second on the list.
The company’s failure to buy any BTC last week is also notable considering that the Bitcoin price dropped below $80,000 last week following a major crypto crash. As such, the company didn’t take advantage of a major dip which could have lowered its average cost price.
MSTR Stock Recovers
MicroStrategy’s stock has crashed last week following the Bitcoin price decline, as both assets share a positive correlation. The MSTR stock price has now recovered following BTC’s rebound above $90,000 over the weekend.
Nasdaq data shows that the stock price is up over 14% in premarket, trading at around $292. MSTR closed last week at around $255 following the Bitcoin price crash. However, following last week’s crash, MSTR now boasts a year-to-date (YTD) loss of over 11%.
VanECK’s chief also revealed that MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin premium has dropped back to April 2024, which may be something for market participants to keep an eye on.
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As digital asset investment products saw a third consecutive week of outflows, Ripple’s XRP bucked the trend with substantial inflows. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced significant outflows, leading the market’s negative sentiment.
Several events have likely contributed to these outflows, including the Bybit hack, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, and the crypto market crash.
XRP Overpowers BTC & ETH in Weekly Inflows
CoinShares’ weekly report revealed a record-breaking outflow of $2.9 billion from digital asset investment products, marking the largest weekly withdrawal. This outflow extends a three-week streak, with total withdrawals reaching $3.8 billion over this period.
While major players like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exhibited notable outflows, XRP defied the trend with a significant inflow of $5 million. Bitcoin was hit the hardest by the market’s bearish sentiment, experiencing a substantial outflow of $2.59 billion last week.
Following was Ethereum, with a negative flow of $300 million. Other assets like Solana and Ton also experienced outflows of $7.4 million and $22.6 million, respectively.
Are ETFs Driving the Positive Sentiment?
In stark contrast to the major crypto market trend, XRP gained $5 million in inflows over the past week. The positive trend was led by Sui, with a significant inflow of $15.5 million.
Meanwhile, the US was the country with the largest outflows, followed by Switzerland, Canada, and Sweden. The US saw a total outflow of $2,874 million, whereas Switzerland, Canada, and Sweden exhibited $73.1 million, $16.9 million, and $14.5 million outflows, respectively.
XRP’s notable performance has significantly gained attention. Possibly, the token’s positive sentiment is largely driven by the SEC’s optimistic approach to XRP ETFs. Over the past few weeks, the US SEC has acknowledged XRP ETF applications submitted by multiple asset managers. In the latest development, President Donald Trump announced his decision to include XRP in the national reserve.
However, top crypto assets like BTC and ETH were hit by the recent incidents like Bybit hack and the Fed’s hint at maintaining the current interest rates.
Donald Trump’s Crypto Reserve Sparks Bitcoin vs XRP Debate
Though Donald Trump is adopting BTC, XRP, SOL, and ADA to the national reserve, this has sparked a debate between Bitcoin enthusiasts and XRP Army. While Bitcoin aspirants celebrate the BTC reserve update, they question the addition of XRP. For instance, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsely, stated, “Many crypto assets have merits, but what we’re talking about here isn’t a US investment portfolio — we’re talking about a reserve, and BTC is the undisputed store of value for the digital age.”
Meanwhile, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson backed XRP claiming that it is “great technology, global standard, survived for a decade through many harsh cycles, and has one of the strongest communities.”
Bearish Crypto Market Turns Green
Notably, the crypto market was experiencing severe downturns over the past week, with Bitcoin trading around a low of $85k. This bearish market sentiment has significantly contributed to the outflows exhibited last week.
However, the market has rebounded today, especially driven by Donald Trump’s crypto reserve strategy. While Bitcoin has surged to $93,366, ETH and XRP reached $2,383 and $2.68, respectively. The overall market cap has increased to $3.06 trillion, up by more than 8%.
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