One of the most important events today is the decision of the US government, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, about the creation of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This initiative was previously announced in March 2025 on the Truth Social platform and described as “Virtual Fort Knox for digital gold”. The reserve is to be financed from cryptocurrencies taken over by federal agencies as part of criminal or civil proceedings, which makes it a unique approach to digital assets management.
Financial details
According to data, the value of reserves is over USD 21 billion, of which $ 20.4 billion is Bitcoin, and the remaining USD 493 million are other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, Stablecoin, tokens related to FTX and Binance, and even chainlink (link) worth about USD 1.5 million at market capitalization exceeding USD $ 10 billion.
Compared to other reserves, this value is smaller than, for example, oil reserve (Strategic Petroleum Reserve) or gold reserves.
Post @thecryptolark about the purchase of Bitcoins by Trump Media from SBR suggests that these activities can affect the price. This may be a reaction to today’s market speculation related to the value of the reserve and its potential impact on demand. Post @Kylesamani suggests the use of quantum computers to manage or finance SBRs, which indicates technological speculation and fears of competition with China (CCP).
Context and implications
This is the first case when the US government officially accumulates cryptocurrencies on such a scale, which can be seen as a step towards regulation and integration of crypto with a traditional financial system. Trump also mentioned other cryptocurrencies, such as XRP, Solana and Cardano, which suggests wider interest in the market.
However, the initiative is controversial. Vitalik Buterin, co -founder of Ethereum, expressed fear that such actions may violate the mission of decentralization of cryptocurrencies. Austin Campbell of NYU noticed hypocrisy, suggesting that the reserves could be used to reduce national debt.
Structure and management
Reserve management lies in the responsibility of the Secretary of the Treasury, who is to establish an office for administering and maintaining trusting accounts known as Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Within 30 days of issuing the ordinance, each government agency must review its rights to transfer his bitcoins to the reserve and submit a report to the secretary of the treasury. In addition, within 60 days, the secretary of the Treasury is to provide the assessment of legal and investment aspects of reserve establishing and managing.
The government also considers the strategies of obtaining additional bitcoins, but they must be budgetary neutral, i.e. they cannot impose additional costs on taxpayers. For now, however, it focuses on already owned assets, which means that the reserve will not actively buy new Bitcoins without further executive or legislative activities.
SBR in Pakistan
Pakistan was also in the center of attention of the cryptocurrency world after the announcement of the establishment of a government strategic Bitcoin reserve. This event, inspired by the actions of the United States, was announced during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 28, 2025 by Bilal Bin Saqiba, CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council and the special assistant of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Historically, Pakistan was skeptical about cryptocurrencies. In May 2023, Aisha Ghaus Pasha, the Minister of Finance, stated that cryptocurrencies would never be legal in the country, which reflected the fears of their use in illegal activities and potential destabilization of the economy. However, global trends, especially the US creation by the US’s own Bitcoin reserve for the administration of President Donald Trump in March 2025, inspired the change of approach.
The announcement of Pakistan about the Bitcoin strategic reserve is a key moment in his economic and technological journey. By using a surplus of energy and adapting to global trends, Pakistan is positioned as a nation thinking forward, ready to accept the future of finances and technology. However, challenges, such as environmental impact and regulations, will be crucial for the success of this initiative.
Impact on the market
The Bitcoin strategic reserves in the USA and Pakistan are a step towards global cryptocurrency adoption, which can significantly affect the market. By increasing institutional demand, supporting innovation and inspiring other countries, these reserves contribute to the legitimacy of Bitcoin as a strategic asset. Although there are challenges, such as price variability or environmental impact, long -term benefits, such as market stability and economic diversification, prevail. For investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, this is a clear signal that Bitcoin is becoming an integral part of the global financial system, which can open new possibilities in the coming years.
