The possibility of the United States creating an official Strategic Bitcoin Reserve before the end of this year is gaining traction, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn.
Thorn argued in a post on X this week that the market is largely underestimating the likelihood of such an announcement. “I continue to believe there’s a strong chance that the U.S. government confirms the formation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) this year, formally recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic asset,” he wrote.
Early steps already taken
Although President Trump signed an executive order in March laying the groundwork for both a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, the administration has yet to unveil a finalized strategy.
Still, recent policy moves indicate the initiative is progressing. Just this week, lawmakers introduced legislation requiring the Treasury Department to study the feasibility and technical framework for establishing an SBR. In addition, Trump’s crypto policy team has reiterated that the administration remains committed to the reserve, even if its mention was brief in the latest policy report.
Not everyone convinced on the timeline
Skepticism remains among some industry veterans. Dave Weisberger, former chairman of CoinRoutes, believes the official announcement is more likely to come in 2026. He suggested that the government may prefer to quietly build its holdings before going public: “I’ve said many times that this administration is too smart to reveal anything until after they accumulate their initial target.”
Fear of falling behind
Prominent Bitcoin advocates warn that hesitation could put the U.S. at a disadvantage compared to other nations. Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, has repeatedly emphasized that Washington must act this year or risk losing ground. “If the U.S. doesn’t start now, other countries will front-run them — even Pakistan could get ahead,” Mow warned.
International momentum is already building. Kyrgyzstan recently advanced a bill to establish its own state-backed cryptocurrency reserve, while in August, Bitcoin Indonesia reported discussions with government officials about using a national Bitcoin reserve as a tool for economic growth.
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