Trump Establishes U.S. Bitcoin Reserve While Gold Holdings Remain Untouched—For Now
The White House just made it official: the United States now has a strategic Bitcoin reserve. While the details remain murky, the move marks a clear shift in Washington’s stance on digital assets. But for those worried about the government dumping its gold to fund this new strategy, Trump’s crypto czar, David Sacks, has offered a temporary assurance: no plans to sell U.S. gold holdings—at least, not yet.
“There have been no discussions about selling gold to buy Bitcoin,” Sacks said Friday. “The Treasury and Commerce Departments will evaluate any future decisions regarding Bitcoin accumulation, but no official talks have been held yet.”
That last word—“yet”—should not go unnoticed. Because when governments start reshuffling their asset reserves, history tells us there’s always a bigger plan in the works.
Bitcoin Gets Official Recognition—But Markets React Cautiously
Trump has been vocal about his support for Bitcoin, pushing back against the anti-crypto policies of the previous administration. His executive order on digital assets, signed during his first week in office, aims to protect Americans’ access to self-custodied crypto and block the creation of a Federal Reserve-backed central bank digital currency (CBDC).
“A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration,” Trump declared on Truth Social.
The administration is also considering adding altcoins like XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) to the reserve, though specifics remain unclear. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged that Bitcoin would have a “special status” in Trump’s plan but suggested other digital assets would be included under a separate framework.
Despite the historic nature of the announcement, the crypto market wasn’t thrilled. Bitcoin initially spiked above $91,000before retreating to $86,751, down 3.53% on the day. The muted reaction suggests that investors were expecting more concrete commitments—possibly a clear purchasing strategy or new incentives for adoption.
Will Gold Be the Next Asset on the Chopping Block?
The elephant in the room is America’s gold reserves. Washington has a long history of liquidating hard assets when convenient, whether it’s selling off seized Bitcoin at bargain prices or raiding Fort Knox to paper over fiscal mismanagement.
For now, Trump’s administration insists there are no immediate plans to sell U.S. gold to fund Bitcoin purchases. But as history has shown, government assurances mean little when financial pressures mount.
With the dollar’s purchasing power continuing to erode and central banks worldwide hoarding gold, the real question isn’t if Washington will dip into its gold reserves—but when.
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