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Trump refrains from setting up a bitcoin strategic reserve

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Donald Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference

Former President Donald Trump made waves at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville with his bold proposal to keep 100% of all bitcoin held by the U.S. government. In a speech that resonated with crypto enthusiasts, Trump declared his intention to break the cardinal rule of never selling bitcoin, a move that could have significant implications for the cryptocurrency market.

While Trump’s plan falls short of the more ambitious “bitcoin Fort Knox” proposal put forth by third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., it has sparked a conversation about the role of bitcoin in government reserves. Kennedy’s plan to establish a 4 million bitcoin strategic reserve to match the country’s gold holdings would represent a major shift in how cryptocurrencies are valued and regulated.

Trump’s proposal, while less revolutionary, has garnered attention from lawmakers like Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, who announced plans to introduce legislation supporting a strategic bitcoin reserve. The goal of such a reserve would be to reduce the federal deficit and fortify the dollar against inflation, a move that could potentially offset initial spending through tax revenue.

The establishment of a bitcoin reserve would not only give the digital currency greater legitimacy but could also drive up its price as other countries follow suit. While bitcoin is currently holding steady at around $68,000, the prospect of a government-backed reserve has the potential to significantly impact its value in the long term.

As the debate over the role of bitcoin in government reserves continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the intersection of cryptocurrency and politics is becoming an increasingly important issue on the national stage. Trump’s proposal may be just the beginning of a larger conversation about the future of bitcoin in the United States.

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