- U.S. to build a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve using lawfully seized crypto, avoiding direct federal spending.
- Trump administration prioritizes self custody, clear legislation, and rejects CBDCs over privacy concerns.
- 83% of institutions plan to expand crypto exposure, with investor optimism driven by pro-Bitcoin policies.
The White House has released a comprehensive report outlining its new digital asset framework, detailing steps to expand a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Developed by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, the document confirms that U.S. agencies have already begun drafting strategies to acquire additional bitcoin.
Notably, these acquisitions will primarily rely on lawfully forfeited digital assets. Although exact reserve figures remain undisclosed, several reports indicate that much of the previously acquired bitcoin may have already been liquidated.
Strategic Reserve to Use Seized Assets for Bitcoin Accumulation
President Trump’s executive orders formally created the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier in 2025. According to the report, the reserve will serve long term national interests and not be sold off routinely. Treasury and Commerce departments are currently working on acquisition methods, although specific timelines remain undefined.
Despite the lack of transparency on total holdings, the administration confirmed that Bitcoin obtained through asset forfeitures will form the primary source of reserve accumulation. This approach reduces the need for direct federal expenditure while aligning with broader asset recovery protocols.
Policy Change Emphasizes Clarity, Self Custody, and Innovation
The report marks a departure from the regulatory posture of the previous administration. It criticized Operation Choke Point 2.0, a policy that pressured banks to distance themselves from legal crypto entities.
In contrast, the Trump administration’s strategy focuses on embracing lawful innovation and establishing a clear digital asset framework. Key priorities include legislative clarity, explicit protections for self custody, and full support for peer to peer transactions.
The administration also opposes the creation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), citing threats to individual privacy and the country’s monetary autonomy. Congress is being urged to define the jurisdiction of the SEC and CFTC to enable broader market participation.
Confidence Grows Among Investors as Institutional Exposure Rises
Market reaction to the report was mixed. Bitcoin, up 26% year to date before the release, saw a brief price dip shortly afterward. Analysts attributed the decline to investors taking profits following the long anticipated report release.
Despite the price fluctuation, private surveys show rising confidence. Over 68 million Americans reportedly hold crypto, with 82% viewing June 2025 as a favorable investment period. Additionally, 64% of these investors credited Trump’s policies for their optimism.
Institutional players supported that sentiment. According to the report, 83% of firms plan to expand digital asset exposure in 2025. Furthermore, $4.8 billion in venture funding flowed into blockchain startups during Q1, supporting forecasts for 70% annual growth.
