- Tyler Winklevoss says only Bitcoin is suitable for a strategic crypto reserve and questions the role of altcoins.
- Industry leaders debate whether Solana Cardano and XRP should be included in the national crypto reserve.
- Firms push for altcoin ETFs while analysts predict a 90% approval chance for Litecoin and 65% for XRP.
Gemini co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss has raised concerns over using altcoins in a national strategic crypto reserve. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions on the most suitable digital assets for the United States reserve.
Bitcoin as the Only Viable Asset
Winklevoss stated that Solana, Cardano, and XRP qualify as legitimate assets but fail to meet the required criteria for reserve investments. According to Winklevoss, Bitcoin stands apart as the only qualified asset because it functions as a proven store of value .
He pointed out that many altcoins under discussion are already listed on Gemini, meeting its strict listing standards. However, he stressed that a reserve asset requires a different level of stability and trust.
Growing Debate on Crypto Reserves
Industry leaders remain divided on which assets should form a national crypto reserve. Some argue that Bitcoin alone meets the criteria, while others support a diversified approach. President Donald Trump recently fueled the debate with comments about expanding the reserve beyond Bitcoin. His stance has led to reactions from both supporters and critics.
Crypto analyst Peter Schiff expressed skepticism about including XRP in the reserve. He questioned the rationale behind its consideration. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson stated XRP demonstrates resilience and maintains strong global adoption despite market variations. The ongoing discussion between stakeholders has grown intense regarding which assets remain valuable over time.
Altcoin ETFs Gain Traction
Asset management firms are now campaigning for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to altcoins despite the ongoing reserve discussion. ETF proposals from Bitwise and 21Shares seek to list XRP, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Solana.
Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart from Bloomberg conducted a probability forecast on upcoming ETF approvals. The experts believe Litecoin ETF has a 90% approval potential following XRP ETF which stands at 65%.
The push for altcoin ETFs suggests increasing institutional interest in these assets. However, the ongoing debate on the national reserve could influence future regulatory decisions. Industry participants continue to watch for updates as discussions on strategic crypto reserves evolve.
