- U.S. aims to build strategic Bitcoin reserve using tariff revenues and gold revaluation.
- The Trump administration plans Bitcoin acquisition via tariffs, avoiding taxpayer burden.
- Senator Lummis’ BITCOIN Act of 2025 targets one million BTC in federal reserve.
The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for one of the most aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategies in U.S. history. According to Bo Hines, Executive Director of President Trump’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, the goal is simple but bold the U.S. wants to buy as much Bitcoin as possible. This move would mark a dramatic shift in federal digital asset policy, signaling a future where Bitcoin could become a cornerstone of national economic strategy.
Unlike previous government efforts that treated crypto with skepticism, this administration is charting a new course. They are planning to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve without increasing the financial burden on American taxpayers.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TRUMP'S COUNCIL OF ADVISORS ON DIGITAL ASSETS BO HINES SAYS THE U.S. IS GOING TO "BUY AS MUCH $BTC AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN." pic.twitter.com/lROSQNMZgT
— The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) April 16, 2025
Funding Bitcoin with Tariff Revenue
At the heart of this plan is an innovative funding approach that avoids direct taxation. Instead of relying on federal budget allocations, the administration is looking at tariff revenues. Tariffs have long been a tool for economic leverage, and under this plan, they would also serve as a financial engine for Bitcoin accumulation.
A recent White House report suggests that a global 10% tariff could potentially grow the U.S. economy by over $700 billion. Tapping into this projected growth, Hines and his team are exploring how tariff surpluses could be funneled into strategic digital asset investments.
I went to the White House to interview @BoHines about the administration's crypto plans.
— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) April 14, 2025
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Besides tariffs, the administration is also evaluating legacy financial assets. Gold certificates held by the Treasury currently valued at outdated prices could be revalued to reflect modern gold prices.
Consequently, this revaluation could unlock billions in unrealized value. That capital could then be redirected toward digital assets like Bitcoin. The strategy blends fiscal creativity with a clear ambition to modernize U.S. financial reserves.
Legislative Push and Broader Implications
In parallel with executive efforts, lawmakers like Senator Cynthia Lummis are proposing legislative support. Her BITCOIN Act of 2025 aims to mandate annual federal Bitcoin acquisitions, targeting a reserve of one million BTC within five years. Hines acknowledges such efforts as aligned with the administration’s goals, underscoring strong inter-branch collaboration on digital asset policy.
Significantly, the administration also emphasizes interagency cooperation. Agencies focused on finance, law enforcement, and national security are working together to build a robust digital asset framework. Moreover, these efforts reflect a broader ideological shift within Trump’s policy circles. Digital assets are no longer fringe they’re strategic.
