Crypto industry experts suggest that the U.S. could establish a Bitcoin reserve as a strategic shift from gold, utilizing budget-neutral methods to acquire Bitcoin.

The saga began early last week when President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would be establishing a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” that included XRP, Solana, and Cardano—three lesser-known currencies that are far less stable than Bitcoin (BTC)—raising questions as to why these coins were included over popular, reliable currencies.