The idea of creating a US strategic reserve for Bitcoin has moved closer to practical implementation, after Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent proponent of cryptocurrencies in the United States, stated that the government could fund the reserve at any time, noting that legislative slowdowns in Congress are the main obstacle to implementation.
Lummis asserted that Bitcoin could become an official part of the US national asset.
The idea is to convert unrealized gold gains into Bitcoin as a means of alleviating the massive US fiscal deficit, while ensuring that any future purchases are made in a budget-neutral manner without imposing any additional burden on taxpayers.
The reserve’s initial funding is based on Bitcoin confiscated by the US Treasury in criminal or civil cases.
This strengthens the BTC position as a strategic asset that could rival gold in its historical role as a national hedge.
Lummis noted that policy support for Bitcoin is growing and that it could contribute to strengthening the long-term stability of national financial portfolios.
Financial experts have explained that Bitcoin’s potential annual growth could provide significant returns and alleviate the US fiscal deficit, which has exceeded $37.8 trillion.
Amid growing political support, the United States appears poised to consider Bitcoin a core part of its financial strategy, reflecting a significant shift in the country’s stance toward crypto.
Lummis also emphasized that the implementation of the strategic reserve for Bitcoin will not impose any pressure on the US economy, noting that the reserve’s operational framework is in its final stages and is close to implementation, bringing Bitcoin closer to becoming an official strategic asset that enhances financial liquidity and mitigates long-term economic risks.
