Is the U.S. Preparing for a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve"?
Today marks the official deadline for the U.S. Department of the Treasury to present its evaluation on the potential inclusion of Bitcoin in strategic reserves, as directed by a presidential executive order signed by former President Donald Trump on March 6, 2025.
What Happened?
Trump’s executive order instructed the Treasury to explore the possibility of establishing a “Strategic Digital Asset Reserve,” particularly using government-seized BTC assets (e.g., from the Silk Road and Bitfinex operations). The U.S. government currently holds 198,012 BTC (approximately $18 billion).
What Does This Mean?
If a favorable decision is made, the United States could officially recognize Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the first time — marking a potential global turning point in the adoption of digital assets.
