As of May 8, 2025, the United States has established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a significant step in integrating Bitcoin into the national financial framework. This initiative, signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2025, repurposes forfeited bitcoins from criminal and civil cases, currently valued at over $17 billion, to build a federal reserve of digital currency. The reserve will be managed by the Treasury, employing strategies such as dollar-cost averaging, and is prohibited from selling the bitcoins, preserving them strictly as long-term assets .Cointelegraph+6Nairametrics+6Investopedia+6The White House+2Investopedia+2Nairametrics+2
In addition to the federal reserve, New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to establish a cryptocurrency reserve under newly passed legislation HB 302. Signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte, the bill allows the state treasurer to allocate up to 5% of public funds into precious metals and digital assets with a market capitalization exceeding $500 billion—currently including only Bitcoin. The digital assets will be securely stored either through a custody solution or an exchange-traded product. The law is set to go into effect in 60 days .Investors+2Business Insider+2Barron's+2
These developments have positively impacted Bitcoin's market performance. As of the latest data, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $99,420 USD, reflecting a 2.4% increase from the previous close .Barron's
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These initiatives signify a growing recognition of Bitcoin's role in the global financial system and may pave the way for broader adoption and integration in the future.