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- Despite President Trump signing an executive order in March to establish the Bitcoin reserve, a formal strategy has not yet been finalized.
- Advocates warn the U.S. risks falling behind other nations if it delays Bitcoin accumulation, as other countries have already started working on the plan.
Alex Thorn, the head of research at Galaxy Digital, said there is a strong chance the United States could establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by year-end. However, some industry executives remain skeptical about the likelihood of such a move. In his post on the X platform on September 11, Thorn said:
“I still think there’s a strong chance the US government will announce this year that it has formed the strategic Bitcoin reserve (SBR) and is formally holding BTC as a strategic asset. Market seems to be completely underpricing the likelihood of such an announcement.”
Key Developments That Suggest US Bitcoin Reserve Is Underway
Although US President Trump signed an executive order in March to establish the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and US Digital Asset Stockpile, a formal strategic plan has yet to be finalized. Top market players like Franklin Templeton stated that establishing a Bitcoin reserve could aid the United States in addressing its financial challenges.
Recent developments, however, indicate progress. On Tuesday, lawmakers introduced a bill requiring the Treasury to study the feasibility and technical aspects of creating the reserve. Additionally, Trump’s crypto liaison recently reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the initiative, despite only briefly addressing it in its latest crypto policy report.
Still, some industry participants remain cautious. Dave Weisberger, former chairman of CoinRoutes, argued the US Bitcoin reserve is more likely to materialize in 2026.
yes, i mean the U.S. government announcing, not bessent’s offhand comment on tv
that comment gave us hints of where they think the size of the reserve stands but is not a formal announcement of the SBR https://t.co/ADxguLJ8vH
— Alex Thorn (@intangiblecoins) September 11, 2025
Is the US Late to The Party?
Although the Trump administration has promised to work on the Strategic Bitcoin reserve, not much progress has been made following the executive order in March. Weisburger emphasized that the current administration is unlikely to announce any Bitcoin reserve plans until it has quietly accumulated enough to meet its initial target. In May, the Texas Bitcoin reserve bill reached closer to its final approval, as reported by CNF.
However, some Bitcoin advocates warn that delaying further accumulation could leave the U.S. at a disadvantage. Jan3 founder Samson Mow argued in June that the U.S. must begin acquiring Bitcoin this year or risk being outpaced by other nations. He even cited Pakistan as a potential frontrunner in this matter.
Momentum is already building globally. On Wednesday, Kyrgyzstan advanced legislation to establish a state cryptocurrency reserve, while earlier in August, Bitcoin Indonesia revealed discussions with government officials on how a reserve strategy could support economic growth.
