#BitcoinPolicyShift On March 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and a digital asset stockpile. The reserve will be funded by bitcoins seized in criminal and civil proceedings, with no cost to taxpayers. This move aims to position the U.S. as a leader in the cryptocurrency industry, although some in the crypto community hoped for more aggressive government purchases. The executive order also mandates a comprehensive audit of the government's digital assets, estimated at around 200,000 bitcoins. This initiative reflects a significant policy shift, as Trump, once a crypto skeptic, now embraces digital currencies.