Trump and Bitcoin: A Strategic Move?
In the context of the 100-day milestone of President Donald Trump's tenure, the financial world is awaiting a historic move from him: the potential addition of Bitcoin to the United States' financial reserves. The Polymarket prediction market shows a 6% chance that Trump will announce Bitcoin reserves before the milestone ends. This is driven by comments from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Bitcoin Magazine, with a new perspective on digital assets.
Lutnick emphasized the difference from the previous Biden administration, where cryptocurrency is no longer viewed negatively. He compared Bitcoin to gold or oil — a rare commodity, "There is only a limited amount."
As the United States officially considers Bitcoin a commodity, doors will open for widespread use such as trading and holding, similar to gold. Lutnick said, "No one bans selling oil or gold, Bitcoin should be the same." The Economic Analysis Department is examining how to integrate Bitcoin into economic indicators like GDP and trade balance.
Lutnick stressed the transparency in government data and the potential for new classification to help the public understand Bitcoin's role in the national economy. Although Unconfirmed about the US holding Bitcoin reserves, Lutnick said discussions are ongoing and did not disclose details about management or ownership.
Bitcoin continues to be a priority on Trump's agenda, and Lutnick praised his support for the cryptocurrency community. After efforts in global trade and peace, Bitcoin will certainly return to the policy spotlight.
