In a significant move, the White House has released a fact sheet detailing the establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile by President Donald Trump. This initiative marks a pivotal shift in the U.S. government's approach to digital assets, positioning the country as a leader in strategic digital asset management.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-establishes-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-and-u-s-digital-asset-stockpile/ 

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will be capitalized with bitcoin seized during criminal and civil asset forfeiture proceedings, ensuring that taxpayers bear no financial burden. The U.S. government will not sell any bitcoin deposited into this reserve, treating it as a store of value akin to "digital gold". This approach aims to maximize the value of the government's bitcoin holdings, which are estimated to be around 200,000 coins.

In addition to the Bitcoin Reserve, the executive order also establishes a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. This stockpile will consist of other digital assets seized in forfeiture proceedings, excluding bitcoin. The Treasury Department will oversee the management of these assets, with the goal of ensuring responsible stewardship.

This development follows President Trump's announcement of including other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano in a broader digital asset strategy. The move underscores the U.S. government's commitment to leveraging digital assets as strategic reserves, potentially enhancing their global financial significance.