Rumors Of U.S. Crypto Reserve Drive Altcoin Surge

According to Foresight News, Eliezer Ndinga, Head of Strategy at 21Shares, recently commented on the rise in cryptocurrency prices, particularly altcoins, attributing it to rumors about a U.S. crypto strategic reserve. Ndinga expressed skepticism about the sustainability of this surge, suggesting that once the market gains clarity on timing and details, the increase might cool down. Ndinga noted that establishing a strategic reserve could require congressional approval, involving decisions on asset allocation and distribution, such as which cryptocurrencies to include and in what proportions. Other considerations include the holding period, whether short-term or long-term, and the quantity held relative to each asset's total supply, like 1% of Bitcoin's 21 million coins. Measures to ensure market integrity, prevent significant price fluctuations, and avoid front-running are also crucial. Asset protection might involve selected crypto custodians or banks and multiple providers to prevent single points of failure. Ndinga believes the process will take longer than the market anticipates. U.S. President Donald Trump might leverage his social media influence to shape his initial congressional term, aiming for compromise through negotiation. However, the proposal draft could face obstacles and amendments, leading to delays that might dampen the current hype.