In his first 100 days back in office, President Trump has made bold moves to reshape U.S. crypto policy. Central to his approach is the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve through a March 2025 executive order, using seized digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to position the U.S. as a global crypto leader. The reserve currently holds over 198,000 BTC, making the U.S. the largest government holder.
Trump has appointed crypto-friendly regulators, including Paul Atkins at the SEC and Brian Quintenz at the CFTC. Under their leadership, the SEC dropped major lawsuits against firms like Coinbase and Ripple, repealed restrictive custody rules, and advanced federal crypto regulation efforts. The DOJ also disbanded its crypto enforcement team, easing legal pressure on blockchain users.
Despite initial market dips—Bitcoin fell 10% before recovering to $95,600—analysts see long-term bullish potential tied to the reserve's influence. Meanwhile, legislative allies like Sen. Cynthia Lummis have reintroduced the BITCOIN Act to support further federal investment in BTC.
Trump’s administration is also pushing stablecoin legislation, aiming for a regulatory framework by August 2025. While results are still unfolding, these actions mark a significant pivot toward U.S. crypto adoption and leadership
