President Donald Trump is set to enhance the United States’ Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve by adding new cryptocurrencies following the recognized Bitcoin (BTC) 
$91,081 and Ethereum (ETH) 
$3,094 ETFs. Speculations are rising about which altcoins will next be included, with Solana 
$139 (SOL), XRP, and Cardano 
$0.385644 (ADA) seemingly on the horizon. The growing institutional interest intensifies the importance of potential ETF approvals’ timing, setting a crucial stage in the crypto landscape.
Possible Altcoin Selections Under Trump
According to CryptoRank, the frontrunners for inclusion in the U.S. Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve include Litecoin (LTC), Hedera (HBAR), Polkadot (DOT), Chainlink 
$13 (LINK), Dogecoin 
$0.136431 (DOGE), Avalanche (AVAX), and Aptos (APT). These cryptocurrencies are being evaluated for their market potential and alignment with national interests.
Dogecoin, notably valued at $32.4 billion, stands out due to its popularity link with Elon Musk. It could fit the Trump administration’s “U.S.-controlled crypto strategy,” increasing the likelihood of a spot ETF. Hedera and Chainlink, valued at $10.4 billion, offer security-focused infrastructure aligning with national interests. Experts anticipate a 90% chance of an ETF approval for Litecoin by year-end, given its appeal as a “fast alternative to Bitcoin” for institutional investors.
Apart from Dogecoin, medium-sized cryptocurrency projects draw attention. Avalanche, Polkadot, and Aptos demonstrate their technical capabilities with market valuations of $9.6 billion, $7.52 billion, and $3.74 billion, respectively. Their multi-blockchain architectures, swift transaction times, and expanding developer communities provide strong ETF references. Trump’s selective regulatory stance highlights these projects’ potential for institutional support, while the SEC’s decision timeline closely impacts market pricing.
Market Expectations
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, points out that the U.S. leverages cryptocurrency as a tool for economic preeminence, noting that coins aligning with national interests will be safeguarded. As supported ETF applications advance swiftly, excluded projects may face relaxed protections, stirring criticism about centralized crypto regulations in the U.S.
Trump’s “strategic reserve” focus aims to ensure the selected cryptocurrencies offer global liquidity and technological advantages for the U.S. If the process advances as expected, new ETF approvals will deepen the market and expand American investors’ crypto portfolios. However, which altcoin ultimately makes it to the list will be determined by the SEC’s review and political priorities.
