#USCryptoReserve The concept of a **U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve** has transitioned from a campaign talking point into a cornerstone of U.S. economic policy under the Trump administration.
As of **February 2026**, the initiative is actively being implemented through a combination of executive actions and legislative pushes, though it still faces significant legal and political hurdles.
🏛️ Current Status (February 2026)
* **Executive Order Basis:** On March 6, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order formally establishing the **Strategic Bitcoin Reserve** and the **U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile**.
*The "HODL" Policy:* The government has pivoted from its historical practice of auctioning off seized Bitcoin to a "buy and hold" strategy. The U.S. Treasury now manages these assets with the intent of never selling them, except in extreme national debt scenarios after a mandatory **20-year holding period**.
*Current Holdings:* The U.S. is the world’s largest state holder of Bitcoin, currently possessing approximately **328,372 BTC** (valued at roughly **$22.3 billion** as of today).
*Legal "Obscure Provisions":* In January 2026, White House advisors noted that while the administration is fully committed, they are navigating "obscure legal provisions" regarding how Treasury can legally classify and purchase digital assets without new Congressional authority.
📜 Key Legislation: The BITCOIN Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis’s **BITCOIN Act of 2025** remains the primary legislative vehicle. If fully passed, it would:
1. **Direct Purchases:** Mandate the Treasury to purchase **1 million BTC** over five years (approx. 5% of the total supply).
2. **Debt Reduction:** Use the appreciation of Bitcoin to eventually pay down the national debt.
3. **State Participation:** Allow individual states (like **Texas** and **Arizona**, which have already passed local reserve laws) to store their holdings in a federal "Digital Fort Knox."