#TrumpMediaBitcoinTreasury President Donald Trump has initiated a significant shift in U.S. economic policy by establishing a **Strategic Bitcoin Reserve** and a **U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile** through an executive order signed on March 6, 2025. This move positions the United States as a leader in embracing digital assets, treating Bitcoin as a reserve asset akin to gold .([PYMNTS.com][1], [The White House][ ๐ฆ Strategic Bitcoin Reserve*Capitalization**: The reserve is funded with approximately 200,000 Bitcoin seized through federal criminal and civil asset forfeiture proceedings. These assets are valued at around \$17.5 billion at current prices .([Crypto Briefing][3], [WIRED][4])**Management**: The reserve is managed by the Department of Treasury, and the U.S. government will not sell any Bitcoin deposited into this reserve. The assets are to be maintained as a store of value .([Newsweek][5])*Acquisition Strategy**: The executive order authorizes the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring additional Bitcoin, ensuring that such acquisitions do not impose extra costs on taxpayers .([Crypto Briefing][3])
๐ฐ Trump Media's Bitcoin Investment
In a parallel development, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, announced plans to raise \$2.5 billion from approximately 50 institutional investors to build its own Bitcoin reserve. The funding includes \$1.5 billion in common stock and \$1 billion in convertible senior notes. CEO Devin Nunes stated that the funds would help establish a Bitcoin treasury to bolster financial independence and support operations like subscription payments and a utility token for Truth Social .([The Guardian]
โ ๏ธ Controversy and Criticism
The establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has sparked criticism from various quarters:([The White House]
Ethics Concerns**: Critics argue that the initiative could enrich Trump and his financial supporters, particularly due to his stake in the World Liberty Financial Initiative, which is involved in cryptocurrency ventures .([Reddit][7])Market Reaction**: Despite the announcement, Bitcoin's price experienced volatility, dropping from around \$92,400 to approximately \$84,971, before rebounding to about \$88,000 within an hour. This fluctuation was attributed to market anticipation that the executive order would include provisions for the U.S. government to purchase Bitcoin on the open market .([Forbes][8])-๐ Trump Media Stock Performance Following the announcement of the Bitcoin investment plan, Trump Media's stock (DJT) experienced a decline of 7.7%, falling to \$23.74. The stock is down 30% year-to-date, reflecting ongoing volatility linked to Donald Trump's political prospects and the company's financial performance .([Barron's]