Executive Order Changes the Game
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, directing the Treasury Department to accumulate Bitcoin as a national strategic asset with an initial target of 1 million BTC over five years.
"Just as we maintain strategic reserves of gold and oil, America must lead the digital asset revolution," Trump said. "Bitcoin is digital gold, and we will not let other nations outpace us."
Implementation Plan
The Treasury has 180 days to develop an acquisition plan. Initial phase leverages approximately 200,000 BTC already held by the U.S. government through seizures, with additional purchases through OTC desks to minimize market impact.
Global Response
The announcement has triggered a global race among nation-states. China, Russia, and Middle Eastern nations are reportedly accelerating their own digital asset strategies. Bitcoin surged 18% on the news, briefly touching $120,000.
