#USFedBTCReserve

What's actually happening?

1. Federal Reserve (The Fed) Does Not Hold Bitcoin

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made clear the Federal Reserve cannot hold Bitcoin and has no plans to push for legislation allowing it. The central bank remains legally barred from owning BTC, and sees no reason to change that policy.

Recently, the Fed even withdrew guidance for banks regarding crypto activities, signaling a cautious distancing rather than embracing digital assets.

2. Instead, It’s the U.S. Government via Treasury That’s Building a Bitcoin Reserve

In March 2025, an executive order signed by President Trump established:

A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, created from Bitcoin seized through criminal or civil forfeitures.

A broader Digital Asset Stockpile for non-Bitcoin crypto assets.

This makes the U.S. one of the first governments to formally treat Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve assets.

3. How Much Cryptocurrency Are We Talking About?

Estimates suggest the U.S. government holds around $20.4 billion in Bitcoin and $493 million in other digital assets—totaling more than $21 billion.

Other sources estimate just under 200,000 BTC, valued around $16.8 billion as of early April 2025.

4. Reactions and Controversies

Supporters argue the reserve is a symbolic, cost-neutral move—putting previously seized crypto to strategic use without burdening taxpayers.

Critics caution against government involvement in a highly volatile asset class, as well as concerns over conflicts of interest—noting some White House officials hold significant crypto investments.