Trump's Crypto Reserve: Next Altcoins in Line

U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement about expanding the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserves has sparked intense discussions within the crypto community. With Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs already in place, and Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA) expected to follow, speculation is rife about which altcoins could be next in line for inclusion.

CryptoRank, a leading crypto analytics platform, has suggested a list of potential candidates for the crypto reserve. These include Litecoin (LTC), Hedera (HBAR), Polkadot (DOT), Chainlink (LINK), Dogecoin (DOGE), Avalanche (AVAX), and Aptos (APT). Given Trump's push for a U.S.-controlled crypto strategy, these tokens could be next in line for institutional backing.

Dogecoin (DOGE), with a massive $32.4 billion market cap, stands out as a strong contender. Its popularity and links to prominent figures like Elon Musk make it a potential favorite in Trump's strategy, with a Dogecoin ETF approval on the horizon.

Hedera (HBAR) and Chainlink (LINK), both valued at $10.4 billion, could also be appealing due to their blockchain infrastructure capabilities, which align with national security and financial interests.

Litecoin, created as a faster alternative to Bitcoin in 2011, is closer to getting SEC approval for a spot Litecoin ETF. Experts believe there is a 90% chance it will be approved by the end of the year.

Apart from these, Avalanche, Polkadot, and Aptos, with market caps of $9.6 billion, $7.52 billion, and $3.74 billion, respectively, also have strong foundations. These tokens could be next in Trump's crypto reserves, helping shape the future of U.S. digital assets.

Trump's crypto strategy has raised concerns about the U.S. using crypto as a tool for economic dominance. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju recently expressed these concerns, suggesting that the Trump administration's stance prioritizes digital assets that serve national interests while leaving others unprotected.

Trump's selective support for certain assets has sparked debates about whether crypto is becoming more centralized under political influence