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Trump Proposes National Bitcoin Stockpile as Campaign Strategy

The former president's plan to retain all U.S. government-held bitcoin sparks debate among crypto enthusiasts and political opponents.

  • Trump's proposal aims to keep 100% of U.S. government-held bitcoin as a strategic reserve.
  • Other political figures, like Senator Cynthia Lummis and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have similar plans for large bitcoin reserves.
  • The U.S. government currently holds about $11.1 billion worth of bitcoin, primarily from criminal seizures.
  • Experts debate the potential impact on bitcoin prices and market dynamics.
  • Trump compares the strategic importance of cryptocurrency to artificial intelligence, emphasizing competition with China.
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