A strategic Bitcoin reserve could soon become reality in the United States, with Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming expressing optimism about the project's swift implementation under a Trump-led administration. Following a proposal by former President Donald Trump to establish a US strategic BTC reserve, Lummis has introduced the Bitcoin Act, presenting a detailed framework for integrating Bitcoin into the nation's financial systems.
Lummis's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill outlines the creation of decentralized storage networks across the US to securely house Bitcoin reserves.
The bill mandates the US Treasury to annually procure 200,000 BTC over five years, aiming for a total of one million BTC, which must be held for at least 20 years. It also includes a proof of reserves system to verify holdings and suggests consolidating all Bitcoin currently held by the US government into the new reserve.
Senator Lummis conveyed her confidence in the initiative on X: "With bipartisan support and public backing, we can achieve this in the first 100 days. This is pivotal for our nation's financial stability. Let's secure America's future by passing the Bitcoin Act." Her statement came in response to David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., a key advisor to Trump on pro-crypto policies.
As reported by Bitcoinist, Bailey emphasized that the strategic BTC reserve is the top priority on Trump's agenda, with the potential to transform everything. He advocates for its establishment within the administration's first 100 days.
Bailey also envisions broader government applications of BTC, proposing that if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services, a portion of Social Security payments could be allocated to BTC held at the Strategic Reserve. He argues this move would enhance Social Security's solvency and wider societal distribution of Bitcoin's value.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously supported government investment in BTC, presenting a plan for the US to purchase four million BTC during the Bitcoin 2024 conference. This proposal has significantly influenced market dynamics, driving Bitcoin's price to an all-time high of $89,940 on Binance, while sparking mainstream media and Wall Street interest.
In an interview, Barbara Goodstein, Managing Partner at R360, discussed the rising interest in Bitcoin among affluent investors. When comparing BTC to traditional assets like gold, she expressed enthusiasm about Bitcoin's potential as a strategic reserve asset. The US currently holds 232,000 BTC, and Goodstein believes Trump's initiatives could increase this to over one million. She sees Bitcoin not as a replacement for gold but as an enhancement to it.
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, also commented on the developments, encouraging investors to consider Bitcoin.
He wrote on X that those not yet invested haven't missed their opportunity, as it's still early. He foretells that the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by the US, under the leadership of Senator Lummis, will prompt other nations and institutional investors to follow suit, accelerating Bitcoin's adoption.