BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Reveals Trump’s Bold Bitcoin Reserve Strategy—What It Means for Crypto

The US Treasury just dropped a bombshell—former President Trump's administration had concrete plans to hoard Bitcoin as a national reserve asset. Here's why Wall Street didn't see this coming.

The Bitcoin Playbook They Never Told You About

Insiders confirm draft proposals for a 'digital gold' treasury stash were drafted in 2020—back when BTC traded below $10K. The same bureaucrats now calling crypto risky were apparently stacking sats on the down-low.

Why This Changes Everything

This leak exposes the hypocrisy of legacy finance: politicians vilify Bitcoin publicly while secretly plotting to capitalize on its upside. Sound familiar? *Cough*—remember when Jamie Dimon called BTC a fraud while JPM launched their own blockchain division?

The real kicker? These plans resurface just as Bitcoin smashes through $100K. Coincidence? Please—this is Washington. Every 'clarification' is a calculated move.

Reserve origins and executive order

The current reserve is based on approximately $20 billion worth of bitcoin seized from criminal activities.

President TRUMP established the strategic bitcoin reserve by executive order in March, directing the Commerce and Treasury departments to explore “budget-neutral” methods to expand the government’s bitcoin holdings.

Clarification after initial remarks

Bessent’s televised statement that the government WOULD not be “buying” bitcoin led to assumptions that further acquisitions were off the table.

However, later in the day, Bessent clarified his position on social media, stating:

“Treasury is committed to exploring budget-neutral pathways to acquire more Bitcoin.”

This reassurance suggests ongoing consideration of ways to increase the reserve without direct purchases.

Ongoing policy development

The Trump administration’s broader strategy for bitcoin has yet to be fully detailed.

Many expected specifics in the recent WHITE House report on digital asset policy, but plans for the reserve were not included.

Bessent also indicated that forthcoming legislation will seek to codify how federal assets like bitcoin and Gold are managed. He stated:

“I think this is going to be one of President Trump’s great legacies.”

Next steps for bitcoin reserve strategy

While direct government purchases of bitcoin appear unlikely in the NEAR term, the administration is actively considering alternative, budget-neutral means of expanding its holdings.

Further details are expected as new legislation is introduced.