HBAR: Rose over 10%, despite not being mentioned in the report.
Trump’s Stance: Reports suggest Trump is “receptive” to including altcoins like SOL, XRP, and USDC in a strategic reserve, alongside bitcoin.
XRP’s Momentum
Favorable developments in Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. SEC and increased institutional adoption of RippleNet’s payment network are driving bullish sentiment.
A shift to pro-crypto SEC leadership and a more crypto-friendly U.S. political climate under Trump add to optimism, per Bitget Research Chief Analyst Ryan Lee.
Skepticism from Experts:
Lekker Capital’s Quinn Thompson called the idea “ridiculous,” arguing the government shouldn’t make venture-style investments in altcoins, Coindesk reported.
Innovating Capital’s Anthony Georgiades warned that “nationalizing” digital assets could undermine blockchain decentralization.
