In March 2025, President Donald Trump established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the United States through an executive order directing the Treasury to manage forfeited Bitcoin assets.
The decision signals a strategic shift toward leveraging digital assets for national benefit without additional taxpayer expense, possibly bolstering Bitcoinโs standing in financial markets.
US Unveils Bitcoin Reserve via Seized Assets Strategy
The United States announced a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve through an executive order in March 2025. The Treasury will use confiscated bitcoin, avoiding new taxpayer costs, directing federal agencies to manage digital assets strategically.
President Donald Trump initiated this shift, aiming for the US to become the โcrypto capital of the worldโ. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed reliance on confiscated assets, exploring further budget-neutral strategies to enhance the reserve.
โThe United States will harness the power of digital assets for our prosperity.โ โ Donald Trump, President of the United States