In a landmark decision, US President Donald Trump has announced the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve alongside a US Digital Asset Stockpile, marking a significant shift in federal policy toward digital currencies. This initiative, formalized through an executive order on March 6, aims to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption and security.

This groundbreaking move underscores Trump’s commitment to integrating digital assets into the national financial strategy, viewing Bitcoin not merely as a speculative instrument but as a long-term strategic reserve asset. Dubbed a “digital Fort Knox,” this initiative highlights the administration’s recognition of Bitcoin’s value as digital gold.

The executive order establishes the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will be funded with Bitcoin seized through criminal and civil asset forfeiture proceedings. The US Department of the Treasury will oversee the reserve, while other federal agencies will assess their legal capacity to contribute their own Bitcoin holdings.

A key aspect of the policy is the decision not to sell Bitcoin held in the reserve. Instead, these assets will be maintained indefinitely as a store of value, acknowledging Bitcoin’s scarcity and deflationary nature as fundamental factors driving its long-term worth.

According to the executive order:

“The United States will not sell Bitcoin deposited into this Strategic........

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