How Donald Trump Could Make The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve A Reality

Leading experts are now asserting that the creation of a U.S. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve is increasingly likely, viewing President Donald Trump‘s recent executive order as a significant signal of a major shift in U.S. crypto policy.

What Happened: The order, signed last week, directs the evaluation of a “strategic national digital assets stockpile” has sparked intense discussion among industry stakeholders.

The move has also put a halt on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), marking a decisive turn from previous policies.

Speaking with Benzinga, Sveinn Valfells, co-founder and chair of Monerium, strongly advocates for the incorporation of Bitcoin into U.S. reserves, highlighting the asset’s growing market significance and liquidity.

“The prospect of the U.S. Treasury incorporating Bitcoin into its reserves warrants serious consideration, particularly as digital assets gain mainstream acceptance,” he said, noting Bitcoin’s market capitalization of $2 trillion, which is approximately 15% of global gold reserves.

He also pointed out that the asset’s growing liquidity, with daily exchange volumes in the tens of billions, further strengthens its case as a reserve asset. 

He suggested that a prudent approach would involve “Bitcoin holdings in …

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