#USCryptoReserve Washington – The cryptocurrency Bitcoin was traded on Monday in Asia at one fifth higher than last week. Several other cryptocurrencies also saw significant increases. US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday for the first time the names of cryptocurrencies that are to be included in a new strategic reserve of the USA. Trump wrote on social media that currencies like Bitcoin and Ether should be "the centerpiece of the reserve." XRP (Ripple), SOL (Solana), and ADA (Cardano) were also mentioned. Their prices subsequently rose between eight and 62 percent. "I will ensure that the USA becomes the cryptocurrency capital of the world."