Strategic Bitcoin Reserve US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 7 establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Mining (SBR) and a “Digital Asset Stockpile.” Both will initially be capitalized with cryptocurrency seized via government criminal and civil forfeiture proceedings. The future acquisitions possible under budget-neutral conditions.
Moments after the news went public, BTC’s price slipped from roughly $91,200 to about $84,667—a drop of more than 7%—in what many observers call a classic “sell the news” moment. Some market participants appear dissatisfied that the executive order is not immediately more aggressive in buying Bitcoin. Yet key industry voices maintain that the market may have misread the long-term implications.
Trump Signs Bitcoin Reserve
According to David Sacks, White House AI and crypto czar, who announced the development via X: “Just a few minutes ago, President Trump signed an Executive Order to establish an SBR. The Reservee capitalized on Bitcoin, which was owned by the federal government and forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings. This means it will not cost taxpayers a dime.” Sacks added that the US owns about 200,000 Bitcoin. However, he also clarified that “there has never been a complete audit” and that “the E.O. directs a full accounting of the federal government’s digital asset holdings.”
Notably, US President Trump has committed to not selling “any Bitcoin deposited into the Reserve ” and will keep it as a store of value. The Reserve is a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency, often called ‘digital gold.’Additionally, the Secretary of Treasury and Commerce—led by well-known Bitcoin bull Howard Lutnick—is authorized to develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring more Bitcoin. Although specific methods remain unclear, the move could further the US government’s BTC accumulation.
“The Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce are authorized to develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring additional Bitcoin, provided that those strategies have no incremental costs on American taxpayers,” Sacks writes via X.
US Digital Asset Stockpile
Separate from the SBR, the executive order establishes a US Digital Asset Stockpile, including seized digital assets other than BTC. According to Sacks, this stockpile will not be actively expanded beyond whatever coins the government gains via forfeiture. Its purpose, he explained, is to exercise “responsible stewardship of the government’s digital assets under the Treasury Department.” Amid the price volatility, industry leaders struck an optimistic tone. David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc, wrote, X: “The global response to tonight’s news will be immediate. This is the shot heard around the world. I could not be more proud of this moment or more excited about what comes next. See you on the moon.”
Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures, stated via X: “The announcement couldn’t have gone better: Campaign promise kept. Bitcoin Reserve is clearly distinguished from altcoin Stockpile. Bitcoin gets an official USG seal of approval, but no other coin does. No taxpayer $ was spent to acquire coins (so there was no backlash). Future acquisition of coins likely left to Congress, as it should be.” Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan listed four reasons why the executive order significantly bullishly impacts Bitcoin.
BTC Reserve News
Renowned crypto analyst MacroScope (@MacroScope17) commented, “The market has been unsure there would even be a strategic reserve. Now, not only will there be one, but actually acquiring more BTC looks likely. The immediate sell-the-news reaction aside, over the longer term, this is hugely bullish compared to the market’s expectations up to this point.”
The analyst expects this news to ignite a “nation-state arms race psychology.”. Also, he hopes to see more 13F filings by sovereign wealth funds who waited for this announcement. “Critical to watch this in the coming weeks and months,” he concluded.
Final thoughts
The article covers the recent executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and a Digital Asset Stockpile. These are intended to manage cryptocurrency assets seized through government criminal and civil forfeiture. Although initially greeted with a market dip, some analysts view this move as a positive step for the future of Bitcoin, especially in terms of long-term adoption and official recognition.
