The U.S. government is quietly moving forward with its plan to build a national Bitcoin reserve, according to new remarks from a key White House official.
Despite minimal mention in the administration’s latest crypto policy report, the initiative appears to be gaining traction behind the scenes.
Robert “Bo” Hines, a senior adviser on digital assets, confirmed during a recent interview that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is not just theoretical—it’s already in place. Hines emphasized that while infrastructure efforts are still unfolding, the administration is committed to increasing its holdings. “We’re serious about Bitcoin,” he said. “We want as much as we can get.”
The broader report released earlier this week focused primarily on regulation and leadership in blockchain technology but offered little detail about the government’s Bitcoin strategy. Still, Hines reassured the public that accumulation is happening, and more transparency may come in time.
While he declined to disclose how much BTC the government currently holds, estimates suggest federal agencies control over 198,000 Bitcoin—worth around $2.35 billion—largely from past seizures. However, Hines hinted that active purchases could become part of the equation.
President Trump signed the executive order establishing the reserve in March, and although no other digital assets were highlighted, Hines suggested Bitcoin holds unique status within the administration’s digital asset vision.
With growing global interest in sovereign crypto strategies, the U.S. appears to be positioning itself to lead—not just regulate—the future of digital finance.
Source: https://coindoo.com/trump-administration-confirms-plan-to-expand-bitcoin-holdings/