The United States is moving closer to establishing a government-backed Bitcoin reserve as BTC hits record highs above $126,000. Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed that funding for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) could begin “at any time,” signaling a major shift in U.S. policy toward digital assets.
The initiative follows collaboration between the Treasury, the Digital Asset Working Group, and private advisors to create a national crypto reserve strategy. President Trump has been credited with accelerating the plan, which aims to secure America’s leadership in the digital economy.
Treasury estimates indicate the federal government already holds $15–20 billion in Bitcoin, mostly from seized funds. State-level efforts, such as Texas’ law enabling BTC custody for its treasury, add momentum. Advocates see the reserve as a long-term hedge and a modern complement to gold, positioning Bitcoin as a central pillar of U.S. economic strategy.
Globally, countries like El Salvador and the UAE are following suit, treating Bitcoin as a sovereign asset.
