Bitcoin News Today: U.S. Government Strengthens Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Boost Digital Finance Leadership

The U.S. government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strategic Bitcoin reserve, signaling its intent to solidify national leadership in digital finance. During a recent appearance on Crypto in America, Robert “Bo” Hines, the executive director of the U.S. President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, emphasized the administration's focus on accumulating Bitcoin, describing it as “in a class of its own and everyone recognizes that.” Hines confirmed that the reserve has already been established and is part of a broader “strategic national digital assets stockpile,” though specific holdings remain undisclosed [1].

The administration’s strategy is rooted in a long-term vision for digital asset infrastructure, with Bitcoin at its core. Hines noted that while the government is supportive of other digital ecosystems, Bitcoin’s unique position justifies its prioritization. This approach aligns with President Trump’s March executive order, which formally established the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The latest report from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets offered limited detail on the reserve but underscored the importance of regulatory clarity in advancing the U.S.'s digital financial influence [1].

Although Hines did not provide a figure for current BTC holdings, independent estimates suggest the government controls approximately 198,000 BTC, valued at around $2.35 billion at current prices. He acknowledged that transparency on this matter is being withheld for undisclosed reasons but expressed confidence in expanding the reserve as much as feasible. Hines reiterated the administration’s strong support for Bitcoin, stating, “We’re enormous fans of Bitcoin and the community. We want to deliver for them—and I’m certain that we will” [1].

The strategic Bitcoin reserve reflects a broader shift in U.S. economic policy toward embracing digital assets as part of its national financial strategy. With global markets increasingly digitizing, the administration views this initiative as essential to maintaining economic competitiveness. Hines concluded by expressing optimism about the trajectory of the reserve, noting that implementation will begin “in short order” [1].

Source: [1] [Trump Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Bitcoin Reserve](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688b653c23396a76e6026d19/)