Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Established by Executive Order
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Created by Executive Order
Trump Signs Order for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
On Thursday, President Donald Trump fulfilled a key campaign promise by signing an executive order to create the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. This move comes after much anticipation regarding his administration's stance on cryptocurrencies.
Market Reaction
Despite expectations that the announcement might bolster bitcoin prices, the largest digital currency has actually seen a decline of over 2% since the news surfaced. This dip echoes a similar pattern observed earlier in the year when bitcoin's price initially dropped following the SEC's approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January. At that time, BTC fell by 20% within a fortnight of the approval.
Future Prospects
Despite the initial downturn, history shows potential for a bullish rally. In the wake of the ETF approval, bitcoin prices soared to unprecedented highs just months later, indicating possible optimism for a future positive trend.
As the digital assets landscape evolves, stakeholders remain watchful of how this new reserve and stockpile will impact the market moving forward.