It happened – Donald Trump named five cryptocurrencies that will form the US strategic reserve.
Beyond Bitcoin ($BTC), the US government will buy Ethereum ($ETH), Solana ($SOL), Cardano ($ADA), and XRP ($XRP).
$ADA surged 43% in response to the news. Other reserve cryptos saw more moderate increases: $XRP grew by 14%, $SOL by 12%, $BTC by 7%, and $ETH by 6%.
The broader market, too, did a 180-turn after Friday’s dip.
Trump’s choice of altcoins wasn’t random. The four have the largest market caps among all cryptocurrencies, only excluding stablecoins and $BNB (why the reserve doesn’t include $BNB is an entirely different question up to discussion).
Besides, Ethereum boasts the most mature dApp ecosystem, Solana has the most active wallet addresses (over 3M, likely due to its popularity among meme coin traders), and XRPL is the most viable alternative to traditional bank payment systems like SWIFT.
It’s no wonder the government sees the native coins of these networks as blue-chip investments.
As for $ADA, its parent network Cardano prioritizes regulatory compliance and an academic, peer-reviewed development approach, which aligns perfectly with governmental needs.
We share the three best altcoins to buy before the bull run comes into full force.
1. Solaxy ($SOLX) Helps Solana Scale Up Without Compromising Performance
The Solana ecosystem is poised for even faster growth now that $SOL has become part of the national stockpile. However, the network isn’t ready to handle an influx of new crypto projects.
Sudden activity spikes (like when the Trump couple launched their meme coins) often cause network congestion, resulting in slow or failed transactions.
Solaxy ($SOLX) could be the next crypto to explode because its Layer-2 solution aims to speed up verification and lower fees on Solana.
It uses Ethereum’s rollup architecture to bundle transactions and offload them to its side chain for processing before returning them to the main layer.
The $SOLX token presale raised over $24.7M and is now approaching the next milestone, after reaching which the token price will increase. This means now is the last chance to buy $SOLX at $0.001652 per token.
Analysts predict $SOLX to hit $0.032 if it secures listings on Tier-1 exchanges, which is plausible given its role in enhancing Solana’s scalability.
2. BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) Rewards Its Loyal Holders $BTC Airdrops
BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) is the only meme coin that rewards its HODLers with $BTC airdrops. When (not if) $BTC hits $150K and $200K, investors holding $BTCBULL in the Best Wallet app will receive a $BTC airdrop.
The project also plans a massive $BTCBULL airdrop when $BTC reaches $250K. To drive price appreciation, BTC Bull will burn a part of $BTCBULL tokens when $BTC hits $125K, $175K, and $225K price targets.
Early adopters can maximize their potential returns with a 137% dynamic staking APY. The yield will decrease as more investors join the pool, so now is the time to take the bull by the horns.
$BTCBULL had enormous early success with $1M raised in two days, which makes it one of the best presales in 2025. One token now costs $0.00239, but the price will increase once the project hits the $3.6M fundraising milestone.
3. Algorand ($ALGO) Might Be the Next Addition to the US Crypto Reserve
$ALGO, the native token of institutionally-focused blockchain Algorand, is a strong contender to join the US crypto reserve in the future.
Think of it – Algorand bears many similarities with Cardano and XRPL. It’s highly scalable, secure, and suitable for enterprise and government-grade applications like identity management and CBDCs.
The project has already partnered with Koibanx to develop El Salvador’s blockchain infrastructure and worked with the Marshall Islands on their digital currency ($SOV).
On top of it, Algorand was founded by a Turing Award-winning cryptographer from MIT. Academic foundation and US origin could earn it bonus points from Trump’s administration.
$ALGO now ranks #42 among all cryptocurrencies, with a modest 11% yearly increase. However, the broader bull run might benefit the token’s price and help it rebound to its former heights of $2-$3.
Strategic Reserve Legitimizes Crypto
Trump’s administration has fundamentally changed the crypto market. No longer is it a playground for outcasts – it’s now a legitimate part of the national financial infrastructure, recognized at the highest levels of power.
While the five cryptos that form the backbone of the US strategic reserve might be the safest investments, altcoins like $SOLX, $BTCBULL, and $ALGO could bring their holders greater returns due to their lower market caps.
But as we’re entering the new bull run, remember that no gains are guaranteed. Always DYOR and diversify your portfolio to offset potential losses (even the government spreads risk across five tokens instead of going all-in on $BTC).
