In a shocking twist that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, President Donald Trump has announced that XRP (Ripple), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) will be included in the United States’ newly established Crypto Strategic Reserve. The surprise announcement not only added stature to these cryptocurrencies but has also changed their market cap valuations remarkably.​

President Trump made the revelation that the United States government will form a Crypto Strategic Reserve to contain some of the most critical cryptocurrencies on March 2, 2025. He originally indicated Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana, and Cardano to be included in it. He emphasized that it is an integral part of his administration’s push to turn America into the cryptocurrency leader globally as he announced, “I will make sure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World.”

The news immediately and profoundly affected the cryptocurrency markets:

These significant gains indicate the market’s favorable reaction to the administration’s strategic action.

Inclusion of XRP, Solana, and Cardano in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve has several far-reaching implications:

Internationally, the news has provoked varied reactions:

The future will also be contingent on what the U.S. administration will do next and how it would determine the future of the crypto space. The White House Crypto Summit, scheduled on March 7, 2025, is anticipated to reveal the government’s plan and promote collaboration between the private and public sector.​

Whats Next for XRP

President Trump’s inclusion of XRP, Solana, and Cardano in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve is a landmark development in the history of digital assets. In addition to supporting the market status of these cryptocurrencies, this move also represents greater acceptance and assimilation of digital assets into national economic plans. As events unfold, players around the globe will be keenly observing the effects on market dynamics, regulatory climates, and worldwide economic trends.

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— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) March 2, 2025