Trump’s 'Crypto Strategic Reserve': 4 Things to Know
Former President Donald Trump has laid out plans for what he's calling a "Crypto Strategic Reserve" — a move that could dramatically reshape the role of cryptocurrency in U.S. economic policy.
In a recent Truth Social post, Trump revealed that the reserve would be part of his broader executive order on digital assets, originally signed back in January. The idea is to have the U.S. government buy and hold specific cryptocurrencies, with the reserve expected to include bitcoin, ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
Here are four key points about what this could mean:
1. The U.S. has done this before — just not with crypto.
The concept of a strategic reserve isn’t new. The government already maintains stockpiles of oil, medical supplies, and military equipment that can be used during emergencies or to stabilise markets. Applying that same strategy to crypto is a new twist, but the logic is similar.
2. The reserve would include five major cryptocurrencies.
Trump’s plan specifically names Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. These are some of the most recognised and actively traded assets in the crypto world, and including them signals a serious commitment to digital currencies.
3. There’s already a legislative blueprint for this.
While Trump hasn’t shared much more about how the reserve would function, there’s precedent. Last year, a Republican senator proposed a bill for a national bitcoin reserve. That plan suggested acquiring one million bitcoins over five years — a stockpile that would be worth tens of billions at current prices.
4. Trump has deep ties to the crypto community.
His campaign has been vocal about supporting innovation in digital assets, and he's gained backing from several major players in the crypto space. Trump’s open stance on crypto is in sharp contrast to the regulatory crackdowns seen under the current administration.
With crypto surging again after a strong 2024, Trump’s proposed reserve could signal a new era of government involvement in digital assets — and potentially position the U.S. as a global leader in the space.
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