President-elect Donald Trump is about to take a historic step in the financial sector: including crypto assets in the United States’ strategic reserve. And the most surprising thing? Bitcoin may be left out of that list. Sources reveal that Trump is considering American digital assets such as XRP (Ripple), Solana (SOL) and USDC, in a bold strategy to strengthen the national cryptocurrency market.
Ripple, for example, has been gaining prominence with its XRP Ledger, an advanced technology solution designed to revolutionize the tokenization of financial assets. Recent strategic acquisitions, such as Metaco and Standard Custody, show the company’s commitment to offering crypto custody services to banks, helping to integrate financial institutions into the digital world.
Meanwhile, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has debunked XRP’s 2018 peak of $3.84, saying the value was distorted by faulty exchange rates in South Korea.
This possible inclusion of crypto assets in the US strategic reserve promises to shake up the global market, reducing Bitcoin's prominence and positioning the US as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption. In addition, the measure reflects a protectionist strategy that prioritizes projects developed in the country.
With Trump in charge, the cryptocurrency landscape could change dramatically, putting assets like XRP and Solana in the spotlight. Could this be the beginning of a new era for the industry?
