Analysis: XRP, ADA, and SOL Could Be Trump’s Bait to Secure Bitcoin and Ethereum Reserves

In Brief

Analysts suggest Trump may be using XRP, ADA, and SOL as a negotiation tactic to gain approval for a Bitcoin and Ethereum reserve.

The strategy mirrors real estate negotiations, where an extreme initial request is made to secure a more realistic final deal.

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A new analysis suggests that Donald Trump’s inclusion of XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) in the proposed U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve may be a tactical move rather than a genuine plan to accumulate these assets. According to Coindesk, Trump, a former real estate mogul, may be employing a classic negotiation strategy—demanding more than he actually expects to receive to gain leverage in discussions with Congress and regulators.

Market strategist Ilan Solot of Marex Solutions stated that the mention of altcoins like XRP, SOL, and ADA could be a way for Trump to push for Bitcoin and possibly Ethereum reserves, which are more widely recognized as digital store-of-value assets.

If this theory holds, it suggests Trump’s real focus is on securing BTC and ETH as part of a national reserve strategy, while the inclusion of altcoins serves to overload opposition and create room for compromise.

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