A historic moment for cryptocurrencies: Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve is in the world!

A historic moment for cryptocurrencies: Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve is in the world!

Yesterday we witnessed a groundbreaking moment when US President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve in the US. This news, which was awaited with great anticipation, brings major changes to the management of digital assets and reshapes the way the government handles cryptocurrencies.

According to information shared by US cryptocurrency chief David Sacks via the X platform, the new reserve policy will be based solely on bitcoins that have been seized by the government. These assets will come from criminal or civil proceedings and, importantly, will not come at any additional cost to taxpayers.

Current estimates suggest that the US government owns approximately 200,000 bitcoins, but no full audit of these assets has yet been conducted. The new regulation requires a thorough accounting of digital assets, which should improve transparency in this area. The bitcoins in reserve will serve as a store of value, similar to Fort Knox for traditional gold, and are being dubbed "digital gold".

Sacks also pointed out that past bitcoin sales have cost U.S. taxpayers more than $17 billion in lost value. The new strategy aims to maximise the value of these assets and ensure that the US government manages digital assets efficiently and responsibly. In addition, the Departments of Treasury and Commerce have been given the authority to develop budget-neutral strategies that do not burden taxpayers.

Another interesting aspect of the regulation is the creation of a US digital asset stockpile, which will consist not only of bitcoins but also of other digital assets seized in legal proceedings. The government has committed to not acquiring additional assets outside of these proceedings, which is intended to ensure responsible handling of digital assets.

David Sacks highlighted that President Trump has delivered on his promises to create a strategic bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile, reaffirming his commitment to make the US "the crypto capital of the world". Sacks also thanked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Task Force Executive Director Bo Hines for their support in this historic move.

This initiative could mark a major shift in the government's approach to digital assets and strengthen the U.S. position as a leader in cryptocurrencies on the global stage. As the situation unfolds, we will be anxiously watching the next steps and the market's reaction to this new strategy.

*This is not an investment recommendation.

The Coingarage team