U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Full Timeline
2026
Patrick Witt confirms admin committed to reserve, facing "obscure legal provisions"
Policy update on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve implementation
2025
GENIUS Act signed into law, allowing banks to issue stablecoins
Major legislative milestone for crypto regulation
Rep. Byron Donalds introduces bill to codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into law
Legislative effort to make the reserve permanent
Digital Asset Summit hosted at the White House with major crypto leaders
Historic first — crypto industry meets at the White House
"Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" signed. ~198,000 BTC from seized assets. Budget-neutral.
🔥 Landmark executive order — U.S. becomes largest state Bitcoin holder
Trump announces expanded digital asset reserve including SOL, ADA, XRP, ETH and BTC
Major market-moving announcement across crypto assets
"Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology" signed. Establishes Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets.
Foundation-setting executive order for crypto policy
2024
Paul Atkins nominated as SEC Chair, known crypto advocate
Pro-crypto leadership at the SEC
Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduces BITCOIN Act to buy 1M BTC over 5 years
Ambitious legislative proposal for national Bitcoin accumulation
Historic keynote speech in Nashville. Pledged to make America "crypto capital of the planet." First president to address a Bitcoin conference.
🔥 Pivotal moment — Bitcoin enters mainstream presidential politics
JD Vance selected as VP running mate — first known Bitcoin holder on a presidential ticket
Signal of pro-Bitcoin stance at the highest level