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An audacious new strategy for the U.S. financial landscape is taking shape: the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Just hours after Donald Trumpās presidential victory, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) confirmed the ambitious plan, echoing a proposal she introduced in July to acquire 5% of the world’s Bitcoin supply. This move has ignited both excitement and debate, raising questions about the future of the dollar and the role of cryptocurrency in national strategy.
Prominent figures in the crypto community, including MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, have voiced their support. Saylor, quoting Lummis’ announcement on X, stated, “The United States needs a Strategic #Bitcoin Reserve.”
Lummis, a staunch cryptocurrency advocate, first unveiled the concept during the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. She positioned the reserve as a key tool for reducing the US national debt, proposing the acquisition of 1 million Bitcoin over five years.Ā
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This aggressive strategy reflects a growing belief among some policymakers that Bitcoin, with its fixed supply and decentralized nature, represents a valuable long-term asset. āEstablishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve would firmly secure the dollarās position as the worldās reserve currency into the 21st century,” Lummis stated in July, emphasizing the importance of financial innovation.Ā
Following Trump’s victory, she reiterated her commitment on X, declaring, “WE ARE GOING TO BUILD A STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE.” She linked the initiative to economic challenges faced by American families, arguing that ānow more than ever, we need to create a brighter futureā¦ by diversifying into Bitcoin and securing our economic future.ā
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Ethan Park, Founder and CEO of BankCard, praised the move on X, calling it “monumental” and stating that a “strategic #Bitcoin reserve would set a powerful precedent for national adoption and financial innovation.” He added, “Senator Lummis is leading the charge, and it could mark a new era for how governments view Bitcoinās role in economic security.”
Lummis’s plan involves leveraging existing government Bitcoin holdings (reportedly 210,000 Bitcoin) and converting excess funds from the 12 Federal Reserve banks into Bitcoin over five years. “This Bitcoin Reserveā¦ will start with the 210,000 Bitcoin that President Trump just mentionedā¦ stored in geographically diverse vaults, and thatās only the beginning,ā she explained.
However, the proposal faces challenges. Critics argue that acquiring such a large quantity of Bitcoin could destabilize the market and create artificial price inflation. Logistical and security concerns surrounding the storage of a substantial Bitcoin reserve also raise complex questions. Furthermore, the long-term implications of tying U.S. financial reserves to a volatile digital asset remain a subject of debate.
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YONA GUSHIKEN
Yona brings a decade of experience covering gaming, tech, and blockchain news. As one of the few women in crypto journalism, her mission is to demystify complex technical subjects for a wider audience. Her work blends professional insight with engaging narratives, aiming to educate and entertain.
