Senator Cynthia Lummis announced that the U.S. government will start buying Bitcoin for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, with acquisitions potentially commencing after necessary legislative steps.
This move signifies potential shifts in digital asset policies, influencing Bitcoin's price, which surged to $126,000 on the announcement, reflecting heightened investor interest and confidence in BTC as a state reserve asset.
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced the U.S. government's plan to initiate the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, moving closer to integrating Bitcoin into national reserves. The decision aligns with an executive order from President Trump in March 2025.
Long-time crypto advocate, Senator Lummis emphasized the legislative groundwork laid for this initiative. President Trump issued the executive order to establish the SBR, leveraging the U.S. Treasury's existing Bitcoin holdings, valued between $15 to $20 billion.
The immediate reaction in financial markets saw Bitcoin prices reaching new all-time highs. The proposal to use unrealized gains from gold reserves for Bitcoin purchases stirred significant attention among investors and policymakers.
While this move is designed to be “budget neutral,” the potential allocation of seized Bitcoin and unrealized gold gains presents significant implications for U.S. fiscal strategy and cryptocurrency market dynamics.
The strategic reserve creation could strengthen the U.S. financial position. Similar to El Salvador using Bitcoin as a national reserve, the U.S. expects long‑term gains. However, legislative and procedural challenges remain ahead for full implementation.
Experts predict a 30× return on Bitcoin investments over 30 years with a 12 % annual growth rate, bolstering U.S. economic resilience. Potential impacts mirror previous global macroeconomic shifts such as those from Bretton Woods.
“If you own Bitcoin, and you assume that it’s going to go up by 12% a year, you’ll make a 30x in 30 years... It’s actually going to be able to cover most of the fiscal deficit hole that exists.” – Jeff Park, Chief Investment Officer, ProCap BTC