The United States Congress has initiated a pivotal move toward establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, setting a 90-day deadline for the Treasury Department to deliver a comprehensive feasibility report. This directive, embedded in the FY2026 Financial Services and General Government bill (H.R. 5166), mandates the assessment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework and a corresponding custody solution for federal digital asset holdings. The proposed reserve could potentially acquire up to 40,000 BTC, a volume that exceeds the projected mining output over the same period. This accelerated timeline underscores the government’s serious consideration of Bitcoin as a strategic asset, aligning with broader efforts to formalize the nation’s approach to cryptocurrency holdings. The initiative reflects growing institutional recognition of Bitcoin’s role in long-term treasury management, potentially influencing both market dynamics and federal fiscal strategy. Should the plan advance, it may set a precedent for national-level Bitcoin adoption and custody standards worldwide.
