In March 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking the first time a government officially declared Bitcoin a national reserve asset.
🇺🇸 What Is the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?
Think of it like digital gold stored by the government. The reserve is funded mostly by Bitcoin seized in criminal cases, such as the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. As of now, the U.S. reportedly holds over 200,000 BTC, worth more than $17 billion.
🔐 Why Is the U.S. Doing This?
Economic Security: Bitcoin is seen as a hedge—like gold—to strengthen U.S. financial resilience.
Maximize Value: The U.S. doesn’t plan to sell the Bitcoin soon. It’s about long-term holding.
Global Leadership: This move shows the U.S. wants to lead the future of finance, not just watch it happen.
🏛️ Legislative Support: The BITCOIN Act
This proposed law would require the U.S. to buy 200,000 BTC every year for five years and hold it for at least 20 years, further cementing Bitcoin’s role in national strategy.
🌍 Global Implications
This could encourage other countries to start their own Bitcoin reserves. El Salvador and even Bhutan already made similar moves, but the U.S. taking action is a game-changer.
⚠️ Considerations
While the idea is bold and forward-thinking, it raises important questions: Will this influence Bitcoin’s price or decentralization? Can a government "own" part of crypto without changing its nature?
Only time will tell—but the U.S. just went all-in on Bitcoin, and the world is watching.