When President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office with a rally hosted by Securing American Greatness, excitement is building around whether he will take the historic step of officially adding Bitcoin to the United States' financial reserves. According to Polymarket’s market predictions, there is currently a 6% chance that Trump will announce Bitcoin reserves before the 100-day mark ends tomorrow.

This speculation arises after recent comments by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who appeared on the Bitcoin Magazine to discuss the administration's changing stance on digital assets. Lutnick shared about the strong shift from the previous administration's restrictive approach to cryptocurrency, saying, "Under Biden, it was seen as if you did something wrong... Now that’s over."

Treating Bitcoin Like Gold

Lutnick stated that the Trump administration views Bitcoin not as a currency but as a commodity, similar to gold or oil. "It only has a certain amount," he explained. "To me, Bitcoin is like gold... It should be treated as a commodity."

He added that once the United States officially recognizes Bitcoin as a commodity, it could open the door to widespread use, including buying, selling, and holding it as an asset—similar to gold. "No one stops someone from selling oil or gold," he said. "Bitcoin should be the same way."

Potential Role in Trade and GDP

Lutnick also revealed that the Bureau of Economic Analysis is considering the idea of treating Bitcoin similarly to gold in economic statistics, such as trade balance and GDP. While he did not confirm any official plans, he mentioned that it is "a good idea" under consideration.

The Secretary of Commerce emphasized the importance of greater transparency in government data, while hinting that new classifications may emerge to help Americans understand how Bitcoin fits into national economic statistics.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserves?

Although Lutnick did not confirm whether the United States has held Bitcoin in a strategic reserve, he mentioned that discussions are ongoing. "When the administration wants to provide those answers, we will," he said, but declined to provide details about holdings or management.

He reiterated that Bitcoin remains on the administration's agenda and praised Trump’s commitment to supporting the cryptocurrency community. "Trump has promised to support Bitcoin and he has delivered," Lutnick stated. "After addressing global trade and peace efforts, Bitcoin will certainly return to the agenda."