President Donald Trump's recent executive order, signed in January 2025, established the "Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets" to explore the creation of a national digital asset stockpile. On March 2, 2025, President Trump announced the formation of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, specifying that it would include cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP). This initiative aims to bolster the digital asset sector and position the United States as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption.

The reserve is intended to elevate the digital asset sector, responding to what Trump described as previous administration attacks. It marks a shift from a vague stockpile concept to naming specific cryptocurrencies, potentially purchased or held by the government for strategic purposes. The working group, chaired by the White House AI & Crypto Czar, is expected to provide recommendations by July 2025.

This move represents a significant shift in U.S. policy toward cryptocurrencies, reflecting the growing importance of digital assets in the global financial landscape.