{"id":831656,"date":"2025-03-05T08:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/bitcoin-vs-altcoins-crypto-leaders-clash-over-trumps-reserve-strategy\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T08:11:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:11:50","slug":"bitcoin-vs-altcoins-crypto-leaders-clash-over-trumps-reserve-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/bitcoin-vs-altcoins-crypto-leaders-clash-over-trumps-reserve-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: Crypto Leaders Clash Over Trump\u2019s Reserve Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"main\" id=\"main-content-row\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/bitcoin-xrp-and-ada-what-role-will-they-play-in-trumps-proposed-crypto-reserve\/\" data-post-title=\"Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: Crypto Leaders Clash Over Trump\u2019s Reserve Strategy\" data-post-edit=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=427727&#038;action=edit\">\n<div>\n<figure><img width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03204309\/Will-the-U.S.-Turn-9Billion-of-Seized-Bitcoin-into-a-National-Reserve_-10x-Research-Report.webp\" alt data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  ><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Since President Trump confirmed plans for a<a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/breaking-trump-announces-u-s-crypto-strategic-reserve-including-xrp-sol-ada-btc-and-eth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> US crypto reserve<\/a>, speculation has been rampant about which assets will be included. While Bitcoin is expected to dominate, many believe that altcoins like <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/trumps-crypto-strategy-favoring-xrp-sol-and-ada-over-bitcoin-and-ethereum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XRP, Solana, Ethereum, and Cardano<\/a> could also be part of the reserve. Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero has shared insights into how the government might manage these assets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-no-new-purchases-only-seized-crypto\"><strong>No New Purchases\u2014Only Seized Crypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Romero believes the Trump administration will not buy new crypto but will instead use only assets that have been seized. He predicts Bitcoin will make up about 80% of the reserve due to its global acceptance and dominance.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Predictions on crypto reserve details<\/p>\n<p>1. Government will just keep assets seized; no new buys<\/p>\n<p>2. BTC will represent 80% of holdings<\/p>\n<p>3. XRP \/ ADA do some in-kind tax payment \/ quasi-donation to be in it<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dan Romero (@dwr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dwr\/status\/1896599382260400482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>However, XRP and Cardano\u2019s ADA could serve a different purpose. Romero suggests they might be used for in-kind tax payments or donations, hinting at potential government partnerships with Ripple and Cardano.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-critics-push-for-a-bitcoin-only-reserve\">Critics Push for a Bitcoin-Only Reserve<\/h3>\n<p>Not everyone agrees with including altcoins. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/03\/04\/pro-trump-techies-enraged-by-crypto-reserve-plan-causing-early-rift.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CNBC<\/strong> report<\/a> highlights skepticism within the crypto community. Gemini co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tyler\/status\/1896598516723577210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyler Winklevoss<\/a> argued that only Bitcoin meets the criteria for a strategic reserve. Economist Peter Schiff also questioned the decision to include other assets.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Excited to learn more. Still forming an opinion on asset allocation, but my current thinking is:<\/p>\n<p>1. Just Bitcoin would probably be the best option \u2013 simplest, and clear story as successor to gold<br \/>2. If folks wanted more variety, you could do a market cap weighted index of crypto\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jv8Gcn8N2S\">https:\/\/t.co\/jv8Gcn8N2S<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brian_armstrong\/status\/1896350375482970532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also wants a Bitcoin-only reserve. He sees Bitcoin as a decentralized, gold-like asset. However, he said that adding other <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/beginners-guide\/cryptocurrency-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cryptocurrencies<\/a> is seen as risky and a misuse of taxpayer money. Critics, including tech investor Joe Lonsdale, argue that the government shouldn\u2019t be spending on speculative assets while running a massive deficit.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Pompliano, a strong Trump supporter in the crypto space, criticized the move in his <a href=\"https:\/\/pomp.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">newsletter<\/a>, arguing that Trump\u2019s decision to include multiple cryptocurrencies in the U.S. reserve was influenced by the wrong people. He believes special interest groups and lobbyists convinced Trump to back riskier tokens under the guise of supporting \u201cAmerican-made\u201d crypto projects, which he sees as a trap that goes against the original pro-Bitcoin agenda.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DavidSacks\/status\/1896482883424211188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crypto Czar David Sacks<\/a> dismissed these concerns, saying it\u2019s too early to judge the plan. However, industry figures like Naval Ravikant and Vinny Lingham strongly opposed the idea, warning that taxpayers shouldn\u2019t be used as liquidity providers for these assets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-xrp-proponents-back-trump-s-strategy\"><strong>XRP Proponents Back Trump\u2019s Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In contrast, XRP supporters welcome the move. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/price-prediction\/xrp-ripple-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">praised XRP\u2019s resilience<\/a> and strong community, calling it a smart choice. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hailed Trump\u2019s decision as a significant step forward, emphasizing the importance of a multichain future.<\/p>\n<p>With debate intensifying, the crypto community awaits further details on how the US crypto reserve will be structured and managed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!<\/h5>\n<p>Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-wpr-lazyrender=\"1\">\n<h2>We&#8217;d Love to Hear Your Thoughts on This Article!<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h4>Was this writing helpful?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/bitcoin-xrp-and-ada-what-role-will-they-play-in-trumps-proposed-crypto-reserve\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Debashree Patra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since President Trump confirmed plans for a US crypto reserve, speculation has been rampant about which assets will be included. While Bitcoin is expected to dominate, many believe that altcoins like XRP, Solana, Ethereum, and Cardano could also be part of the reserve. 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