President Donald Trump has announced a major shift in U.S. digital asset policy, directing the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets to establish a crypto strategic reserve that includes not just Bitcoin and Ethereum but also XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).

In an appended post, Trump emphasized that Bitcoin and Ethereum would be at the “heart of the reserve,” reinforcing his previous commitment to a national Bitcoin stockpile. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, he had vowed that under his administration, the U.S. government would retain 100% of its Bitcoin holdings, calling it the foundation of a strategic national reserve.

However, Trump’s latest executive order from January 23 introduced a broader “digital asset stockpile,” which sparked outrage among Bitcoin maximalists. Many had expected a Bitcoin-only approach, but the inclusion of multiple altcoins caused heated debate.

Additionally, the executive order banned any research or development of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), reinforcing Trump’s stance against government-controlled digital money.

Prominent Bitcoin supporters took to social media to express disappointment. Podcast host Walker criticized the decision, asking followers if the reserve should consist of Bitcoin alone. Pierre Rochard, vice president at Riot Platforms, also questioned the administration’s pivot from its previous Bitcoin-centric stance.

To address concerns and shape future regulations, Trump will host the first-ever White House crypto summit on March 7. The event will bring together industry leaders and the Digital Asset Working Group to discuss crypto policy and regulatory frameworks in the U.S.