The creation of anBitcoin’s Strategic ReserveThe bill, initially submitted in 2025, provides for the gradual acquisition of up to 1 million BTC by the federal government over five years.
What the project envisages
The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act, as it is called, proposes that the U.S. Treasury Department acquire approximately 200,000 BTC per year for five years, funded by a combination of budget rearrangement and revenues from seized assets. The stated goal is to position the United States as a global leader in adopting digital assets and protect the country against risks of devaluation of the dollar.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the key advocates of the project, argued that Bitcoin represents a unique opportunity to diversify national reserves, just as gold did in the 20th century. “We are facing a paradigm shift in the global financial system, and the U.S. needs to lead this transaction,” she said in an audience in the Senate.
Bipartisan and oppositional support
The project currently has 28 co-sponsors, including representatives from both parties. Support has grown significantly after several U.S. states, including Texas, Wyoming and Florida, have passed local laws allowing investment in Bitcoin by state funds.
However, the proposal faces opposition from sectors that question asset volatility and taxpayer risks.The Federal Reserve has expressed concerns about possible implications for monetary policy, although it has not officially opposed the project.
Global Impact and Reflections in Brazil
Countries like El Salvador, which adopted Bitcoin as a legal currency in 2021, would be validated in their strategy, while powers like China and the European Union could be pressured to reevaluate their policies in relation to cryptocurrencies.
In Brazil, the discussion about reserves in digital assets is still beginning, but there are already bills in hand that propose the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in the Central Bank’s basket of assets. Brazilian economists estimate that the country could benefit from a similar strategy given the young demographic profile and the high adoption of financial technologies.
The market reacted positively to the progress of the project, with Bitcoin recording a 3.5% rise in the hours following the announcement. Analysts expect the Senate plenary vote to take place until June 2026, with potential approval in the House of Representatives in the second half.