U.S. Considers Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Amidst Gold Revaluation Talks

A report by the Federal Reserve suggests using gains from gold reserves for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, sparking discussions on crypto policy.

The proposal highlights broader interest in cryptocurrency within government, indicating potential market shifts as policy development continues.

U.S. Reserve Plans May Influence Bitcoin’s Institutional Role

The Federal Reserve’s recent report opened a discussion on leveraging gold valuation gains to enhance U.S. strategic bitcoin holdings. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a reserve, although it relies solely on forfeited BTC. Meanwhile, Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the “BITCOIN Act”, aiming to fund new BTC acquisitions through potential gold revaluation, though it remains a legislative proposal not law.

Funding from gold conversions for BTC remains speculative as Trump’s executive order capitalizes on existing forfeited bitcoin, not gold. However, the discussion and potentials for revaluation impacts market sentiment, maintaining Bitcoin’s high-profile role in financial discourse.

“On March 6, 2025, Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. The executive order establishes: A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a permanent reserve asset, funded by Treasury’s forfeited bitcoin…” — Donald Trump

Following these developments, market reactions have shown mixed responses. Praise has been noted from digital asset proponents while skepticism prevails among traditional market players. Volatility has characterized Bitcoin’s market due to shifting government narratives, though reactions from major crypto figures have remained primarily speculative.

Market Data Indicates Potential Shift in Global Dynamics

Did you know? Establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve funded via government forfeitures, is a first for the U.S., echoing only past mineral and petroleum reserves.

According to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $114,541.18 with a market cap of $2.28 trillion. BTC’s market dominance stands at 60.91%, with a 24-hour trading volume of $55.96 billion, marking a 7.01% decrease. Recent trends highlight a 0.91% uptick in the last day and an 11.64% gain over the past 90 days.

Potential outcomes, according to the Coincu research team, suggest that a shift toward a bitcoin reserve, whether using gold or seized assets, could reshuffle global market dynamics. Such measures may push forward regulations while spurring investment excitement over Bitcoin’s evolving status in state reserves.