Trump Proposes National Bitcoin Stockpile as Campaign Strategy
The former president's plan to retain all U.S. government-held bitcoin sparks debate among crypto enthusiasts and political opponents.
- Trump's proposal aims to keep 100% of U.S. government-held bitcoin as a strategic reserve.
- Other political figures, like Senator Cynthia Lummis and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have similar plans for large bitcoin reserves.
- The U.S. government currently holds about $11.1 billion worth of bitcoin, primarily from criminal seizures.
- Experts debate the potential impact on bitcoin prices and market dynamics.
- Trump compares the strategic importance of cryptocurrency to artificial intelligence, emphasizing competition with China.