US Govt Declares Bitcoin Strategic Asset in New National Reserve Plan

The White House is laying the groundwork for a national Bitcoin reserve—and it’s not looking to sell anytime soon.
During a recent address at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Bo Hines, who leads crypto policy efforts at the White House, reaffirmed the government’s growing interest in Bitcoin, calling it the “digital gold” of the modern era.

Hines stated that the U.S. government aims to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible and has no intention of offloading its holdings.

“We want as much as we can possibly get,” he said. “We’re not going to sell any Bitcoin that we have in the U.S. government—period.”

Speaking to lawmakers from the Senate Banking Committee, Hines emphasised the administration’s commitment to a long-term acquisition strategy, revealing that the accumulation would occur gradually over time. This approach aims to establish Bitcoin as a permanent fixture within the nation’s financial reserves.

Appointed as Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, Hines has consistently described Bitcoin as “digital gold”—a phrase that underscores its perceived role as a store of value on par with precious metals.

At the 2025 Bitcoin Conference, Hines elaborated on plans for the country’s inaugural Bitcoin reserve. He reiterated the administration’s position, saying:

“We’re not going to sell any Bitcoin that the U.S. government owns. We want to get as much as we can.”

The White House’s public acknowledgement of a structured Bitcoin accumulation strategy signals a major shift in the federal government’s stance on digital assets, potentially setting the stage for broader institutional adoption and financial policy transformation.