XRP, SOL, ADA Prices Explode on Trump’s Crypto Reserve News

The crypto market surged Sunday after President Trump unveiled plans for a U.S. crypto reserve, initially naming XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) , but delaying Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) for more than an hour.

U.S. Crypto Reserve: XRP, Solana, and Cardano Come First

Trump unveiled the plan on Truth Social, just days before the first White House crypto summit. He described the U.S. crypto reserve as a move to ‘elevate this critical industry,’ naming XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) as key assets.

But investors quickly noticed Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) were missing. 

Over an hour later, Trump amended his statement, adding, ‘And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable cryptocurrencies, will be the heart of the Reserve. I also love Bitcoin and Ethereum!’”

Trump unveils plans for the U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Source: TruthSocial

XRP, Solana and Cardano Prices Soar

XRP price soared 25% within minutes, signaling an immediate market frenzy and jumping from $2.23 to $2.80 on Sunday, with trading volume skyrocketing fivefold to $20 billion.

XRP price jumped up minutes after Trump announced the creation of a US crypto reserve. Source: CoinMarketCap

Solana’s (SOL) price followed a similar trajectory, gaining over 26% in an hour, rising from $141 to $178. According to CoinMarketCap, Solana’s 24-hour trading volume surged nearly 400% to $13.12 billion.

The biggest winner was Cardano, whose ADA price spiked nearly 60%, climbing from $0.64 to $1.13 on Monday. This was fueled by a 1,600% surge in trading volume, which reached $9.9 billion.

Cardano (ADA) price jumped more than 60% following the news. Source: CoinMarketCap

In contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a delayed reaction, gaining 11% and 16%, respectively, after their late inclusion in Trump’s follow-up statement. Bitcoin price briefly reclaimed $94,000, while the Ethereum price surpassed $2,500 before a slight pullback on Monday.

Within three hours, the total crypto market cap surged by over $300 billion.

Insider Trading Concerns? Suspicious $200M Bet Before the Announcement

Despite the rally, doubts arose over the timing of Bitcoin and Ethereum’s inclusion. Trump’s initial announcement favored U.S.-origin projects—XRP, SOL, and ADA—while BTC and ETH were only added over an hour later.

Just one day before Trump’s post, an unknown trader placed a $200 million leveraged bet on BTC and ETH—then cashed out before they were officially named.

“This meant even a 2% drop in Bitcoin would liquidate $200M,” notes The Kobeissi Letter. “Did someone know?”

Such a high-risk position raised suspicions of insider trading, given that Bitcoin had been down 25% in recent weeks.

On the Fipside

• Projects’ announcement timing and selective inclusion raise market manipulation and insider trading concerns.

Why This Matters

Trump’s crypto pivot catapulted the XRP price higher, fueling speculation that XRP could play a strategic role in U.S. crypto policy. If this initiative moves into real regulatory backing, XRP price momentum could accelerate, making it a central player in the evolving U.S. digital asset landscape.

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