U.S. Establishes Bitcoin Reserve as Crypto Markets React to Policy Uncertainty

President Trump's executive order creates a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve while markets adjust to the lack of immediate government purchases.

President Trump signed an executive order creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, marking a significant step in U.S. crypto policy.
The reserve will be seeded with Bitcoin seized through criminal and civil forfeitures, with no immediate plans for open-market purchases.
Crypto markets have declined, with Bitcoin falling nearly 5% to $81,729 and Ethereum dropping 8%, as traders react to the absence of new government investments.
The executive order mandates a 60-day review by Treasury to explore budget-neutral methods for acquiring additional Bitcoin, such as reallocating gold reserves or using the Exchange Stabilization Fund.
Analysts speculate this move could prompt other nations to consider adopting Bitcoin reserves, potentially accelerating global crypto adoption.