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Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Bitcoin Stockpile: What You Need to Know

Bitcoin prices have surged in 2024, partly due to President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for a crypto-friendly administration. Among his plans is the idea of building a U.S. bitcoin stockpile, which he believes could become a "permanent national asset" to benefit all Americans and establish the country as a leader in the cryptocurrency space.
During a July conference, Trump stated that holding onto the country's bitcoin reserves would help make the U.S. a dominant force in global cryptocurrency. Some advocates are urging the new administration to take this further by creating a bitcoin strategic reserve to help the U.S. reduce its national debt.

How a Bitcoin Stockpile Would Work

The U.S. government already owns nearly $20 billion worth of bitcoin, mainly obtained through legal seizures, according to crypto tracking firm Arkham Intelligence. While federal officials occasionally sell some of these holdings, Trump has suggested halting future sales to establish a "core" stockpile of bitcoin.
During a July speech, Trump emphasized the importance of never selling bitcoin: “For too long, our government has violated the cardinal rule that every bitcoiner knows by heart: Never sell your bitcoin.”
Bitcoin's value has risen by more than 100% this year. By keeping its bitcoin reserves intact, the U.S. could contribute to maintaining high prices, benefiting current investors.

"If you constrain supply in the overall, real-time market, then it does help to not suppress the price," said Seoyoung Kim, author of *DeFi For Dummies* and associate professor of finance at Santa Clara University.
Some are pushing for more than just maintaining the current crypto holdings. They advocate for a bitcoin reserve, similar to the U.S.'s gold and oil reserves, arguing that this could help reduce the $36 trillion national debt.
Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming introduced a bill proposing the U.S. acquire 1 million bitcoins, about 5% of all outstanding bitcoins, to hold for at least 20 years. The plan would fund the acquisition by revaluing $11 billion in gold certificates held by the Federal Reserve.
Lummis argued that a bitcoin reserve could not only help reduce national debt but also strengthen the U.S. dollar. “While there may be short-term volatility, over the long term a bitcoin reserve like this will serve as an important and stable store of value,” Lummis wrote in a *Wall Street Journal* op-ed.

Trump has also suggested that a bitcoin reserve would allow the U.S. to compete globally in cryptocurrency. "We don't want China or anybody else — and not just China, but others are embracing it — and we want to be the head,” Trump told CNBC in December.
Other countries with significant bitcoin holdings include China ($18.5 billion), the United Kingdom ($6 billion), Ukraine ($4.5 billion), Bhutan ($1 billion), and El Salvador ($582 million), according to BitcoinTreasuries.

Do We Need a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve?
Despite the enthusiasm for a bitcoin stockpile, some experts argue that the U.S. doesn't need such a reserve to remain competitive. Michele Neitz, a visiting professor at the University of San Francisco, said, “I would rather see regulatory clarity around all digital assets moving forward. To me, that benefits the U.S. economy even more than possibly holding a volatile asset in reserve.”

Risks of a Federal Bitcoin Reserve
Creating a stockpile of bitcoin may be simple for the president to enact, as the government would just stop selling its holdings. However, funding a strategic reserve would likely require Congressional approval, and analysts believe this is unlikely.
Owen Lau, a senior analyst at Oppenheimer & Co., explained, “I just have not heard enough support for creating something like that. Taking the idea further to actively buy and sell bitcoin would be quite risky and harder to justify to the public.”
Concerns about the risks of holding bitcoin include vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and the potential for a significant decline in bitcoin's price. Bitcoin has experienced large price swings in the past, such as a 70% drop between November 2021 and November 2022.
“If bitcoin goes up, you benefit from it. If bitcoin goes down, the taxpayer will lose value on that trade,” Lau said.

A Barclays analysis suggested that funding a bitcoin reserve would likely require issuing new Treasury debt, which could face strong opposition from the Federal Reserve. When asked about the proposal, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated, “We’re not allowed to own bitcoin. The Federal Reserve Act says what we can own, and we’re not looking for a law change. That’s the kind of thing for Congress to consider, but we are not looking for a law change at the Fed.”

Conclusion

While Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan has generated considerable interest, it remains unclear whether it will gain the necessary support in Congress. The proposal has sparked debate about the potential benefits and risks of the U.S. government holding a strategic bitcoin reserve, with some advocating for regulatory clarity over stockpiling the volatile asset. Ultimately, the future of this plan will depend on both political and economic factors.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making significant changes to its cryptocurrency regulation approach, including staff reductions and new oversight requirements. The special cryptocurrency enforcement unit, which currently employs more than 50 lawyers and staff members, will be downsized with some attorneys transferring to other departments.
The changes come as part of a broader shift in cryptocurrency regulation under the current administration. SEC lawyers will now need to obtain permission from the presidential administration before launching formal investigations into market participants. This represents a departure from traditional SEC operations, where the agency typically operates under the oversight of its five-member commission.
Commissioner Hester Peirce, known in the crypto community as 'Crypto Mom', has been appointed to lead a new Crypto Task Force. On February 4, 2025, Peirce published an article outlining ten priority areas for the task force, including defining boundaries between different types of digital assets and creating clearer paths for crypto company registration.
The same day, David Sacks, serving as 'crypto czar', held a press conference with members of Congress to discuss regulatory priorities. Their first focus will be examining stablecoin legislation, while also exploring the possibility of establishing Bitcoin reserves for the United States at the president's request.
The reorganization follows one of President Trump's executive orders aimed at reducing regulatory pressure on the digital asset market. The current SEC commission consists of three members, all presidential appointees, who will oversee these changes in regulatory approach.
The new task force under Commissioner Peirce is designed to develop more transparent rules for cryptocurrency regulation. Key areas of focus include clarifying the status of staking and crypto lending, as well as defining the responsibilities between the SEC and other regulatory bodies.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad' author calls for $1 million BTC by 2035
Financial educator, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and investor Robert Kiyosaki recently forecasted a $1 million Bitcoin (BTC) price by 2035 as the US dollar continues to lose value to inflationary monetary policies.
"I strongly believe, by 2035, that one Bitcoin will be over $ 1 million, Gold will be $30,000, and silver $3,000 a coin," Kiyosaki wrote in an April 18 X post.
Kiyosaki, a self-described gold bug, has long argued that bearer assets like gold, silver, and more recently Bitcoin, are critical hedges against inflation and key to long-term generational wealth accumulation through economic cycles.
"In 2025, credit card debt is at all-time highs, US debt is at all-time highs, unemployment is rising, 401k’s are losing, and pensions are being stolen. The USA may be heading for a greater depression," Kiyosaki warned.
Kiyosaki, like many other sound money advocates, has continually warned of an impending financial crash brought on by expansionist monetary policies and fiscal irresponsibility. Bitcoin maximalists argue that loose monetary policy will drive the price of Bitcoin to seven-figures.
Analysts eye $1 million BTC in the 2030s
In May 2024, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey forecasted that the price of a single BTC would be $1 million by 2030 and could appreciate further.
Trader and investor Michaël van de Poppe told Cointelegraph, in November 2024, that Bitcoin could go to $1 million. However, the price appreciation would come with hyperinflation and a broader economic collapse, the trader said.
Blockstream CEO Adam Back said the price of Bitcoin could rise to $1 million per coin if the Trump administration established a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the United States and started buying Bitcoin on the open market.
On Dec. 10, Eric Trump delivered the keynote speech at the Bitcoin MENA event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and predicted that Bitcoin would hit $1 million due to its scarcity.
More recently, in February 2025, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin could hit $1.5 million by 2030 if demand for the digital asset continues to grow.
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