Trump Establishes U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Using Seized Assets

The new policy aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in cryptocurrency while raising questions about its implementation and broader implications.

President Trump signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve funded by approximately 198,100 bitcoins seized through civil and criminal forfeitures.
The initiative prohibits selling Bitcoin from the reserve and seeks to integrate stablecoins into the U.S. financial system alongside the dollar as the global reserve currency.
A separate U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile will hold other cryptocurrencies such as XRP, Solana, and Cardano, though the selection has drawn scrutiny and market speculation.
Critics argue the plan lacks active Bitcoin purchases and raises concerns about potential market manipulation and insider trading, prompting calls for a Congressional investigation.
The administration describes the reserve as a 'digital Fort Knox' that will not rely on taxpayer funding, though future acquisitions may involve budget-neutral strategies.