Recall that the United States government unveiled plans to include ADA in its digital asset reserve initiative earlier in the year. According to the government, the reserve will feature ADA alongside three other cryptocurrencies—XRP, Solana, and Ethereum—while a separate Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will hold only Bitcoin.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson discussed the factors that influenced the government’s decision to adopt ADA.
Cardano’s Inclusion in the Stockpile
Hoskinson stated that Cardano’s appeal to policymakers stems from its eight years of uninterrupted operations. Since launch, the blockchain has run continuously without experiencing downtime or a security breach, a record he argues distinguishes it from many other networks. Cardano’s decentralized nature, supported by a global base of millions of users, was also cited as a key factor in its selection.
“This is why the U.S. government likes it,” Hoskinson remarked.
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While the U.S. government has formally confirmed ADA’s inclusion, the mechanism for acquiring the asset remains unresolved. According to the executive order, the stockpile will not involve new purchases funded by taxpayers. Instead, it will rely on digital assets obtained through civil or criminal forfeitures.
Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that the government’s known blockchain wallet currently holds more than $24 billion in seized cryptocurrencies, excluding ADA. Since the blockchain wallet contains over $360 million, it has led to speculation that the administration may convert part of its stablecoin holdings into ADA. However, there is no official confirmation backing this claim.
Bitcoin Price Projection to 2026
In parallel to developments around ADA, Hoskinson outlined his outlook for Bitcoin’s trajectory. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview, he projected that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by mid-2026. The forecast represents a 107.77% increase from Bitcoin’s current price of $120,324.
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Hoskinson identified institutional adoption and regulatory clarity as the main drivers of the next growth cycle. He pointed specifically to the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, two legislative measures recently introduced in the United States. He suggested these initiatives could open the way for wider participation by both retail and institutional investors, accelerating mainstream acceptance of digital assets.
Despite noting a slowdown in venture capital activity this year, Hoskinson expressed confidence that investment would pick up momentum toward the end of 2025 and into early 2026, creating favorable conditions for Bitcoin’s growth.
Crypto as a Financial Backbone
Beyond immediate forecasts, Hoskinson also emphasized the long-term role of digital assets in global finance. He described cryptocurrencies as “financial stem cells” capable of functioning as securities, commodities, currencies, or intellectual property.
According to Hoskinson, selective disclosure and rational privacy remain the critical missing components before the industry can fully integrate with legacy financial systems. He estimated that within three to five years, precisely by 2028–2030, digital assets could become the backbone of the financial sector, serving as a comprehensive alternative to legacy broker-dealers and custodians.
Evans Kelvin
