Bitcoin News Today: U.S. unveils crypto strategy amid Bitcoin reserve uncertainty

The U.S. government has taken a decisive step toward institutionalizing its approach to cryptocurrency with the release of a new digital asset strategy, including plans to build a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve using lawfully seized digital assets. The initiative, developed by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, aims to bolster long-term national interests in digital finance without relying on direct federal spending. While the exact size of the reserve remains undisclosed, the administration has confirmed that assets forfeited in enforcement actions will serve as its primary source of accumulation [1].

The report outlines a clear departure from earlier regulatory stances, particularly in rejecting policies like Operation Choke Point 2.0, which had previously discouraged banks from engaging with legal crypto businesses. Instead, the administration is prioritizing legislative clarity, self-custody protections, and peer-to-peer transaction support to foster innovation. It also explicitly opposes the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), citing concerns over privacy and monetary autonomy [2].

Institutional confidence in the crypto market appears to be growing, with 83% of surveyed firms planning to expand their digital asset exposure in 2025. These trends align with broader optimism among individual investors, many of whom cite pro-Bitcoin policies as a key driver of their confidence. Approximately 68 million Americans hold crypto, and 82% view June 2025 as a favorable time for investment, with 64% of them directly attributing their optimism to the administration’s policy direction [1].

The administration’s approach is also reflected in legislative efforts, such as the recently passed GENIUS Act, which sets regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers. The report also highlights progress on the Clarity Act, which seeks to address broader crypto market structure issues. On the tax front, it proposes reforms to ease compliance burdens for users, including potential exemptions for low-value transactions and updated treatment of staking rewards—policies supported by industry advocates like Senator Cynthia Lummis [2].

Despite these developments, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remains a point of ambiguity. Although its establishment was announced earlier in 2025, the report provides little detail on timelines, acquisition methods, or the reserve’s ultimate size. This has left many in the sector awaiting further clarity. The BITCOIN Act, introduced by Lummis and others to formalize the reserve, remains stalled, and the administration has not provided a timeline for its implementation [1].

The lack of transparency has raised concerns among market participants who had expected a more defined roadmap. While the administration has emphasized the role of existing agencies like the SEC and CFTC in facilitating crypto trading, the absence of concrete action on the reserve has created uncertainty. With Bitcoin having risen 26% year to date prior to the report’s release, the market remains cautiously optimistic but is clearly watching for more concrete steps [1].

Sources:

[1] Trump administration unveils detailed crypto policy but shrouds Bitcoin reserve in mystery (https://cryptoslate.com/trump-administration-unveils-detailed-crypto-policy-but-shrouds-bitcoin-reserve-in-mystery/)

[2] Crypto Short News – Latest Real-Time Updates (https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/)