Experts divided on timing of America’s Bitcoin strategy
The possibility of the United States establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) by the end of this year is gaining momentum, with industry leaders offering mixed views on the timeline. While some see 2025 as a turning point, others argue the government may wait until its initial accumulation targets are met.
Rising speculation on US Bitcoin policy
Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn, believes the market is mispricing the odds of such a development. “I still think there’s a strong chance the US government will announce this year that it has formed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and is formally holding BTC as a strategic asset,” Thorn noted in a recent post.
He added that the market is “completely underpricing the likelihood” of a formal announcement, especially following significant political moves earlier this year. In March, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. However, a detailed plan has not yet been published.
Legislative and policy signals
Momentum is building in Washington. Just this week, lawmakers introduced a bill directing the US Treasury to evaluate the feasibility and technical requirements of creating the reserve. Meanwhile, the administration’s crypto liaison recently confirmed that the plan remains a priority, even though it received only a brief mention in an official policy report.
Differing views on timing
Not all industry figures are convinced that 2025 will mark the launch. Dave Weisburger, former chairman of CoinRoutes, argued that it is more likely in 2026. He suggested that the administration may be strategically delaying announcements until it completes its initial accumulation phase.
Others, however, stress urgency. Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, warned that “the US has to start this year, or risk other countries beating them to it.” He even noted the possibility that nations like Pakistan could move ahead if the US hesitates.
Other countries are already taking steps. Kyrgyzstan recently advanced legislation to establish a national cryptocurrency reserve, while officials in Indonesia have been exploring how Bitcoin could support economic growth.
The debate underscores a critical moment: the United States faces a choice between moving first or risking being outpaced by emerging players in the global digital asset race.
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