The deadline for the US federal agencies is to be rapidly approaching, and on April 5, the agency was set to report Bitcoin and other digital assets to the Treasury Minister. This requirement has established strategic Bitcoin reserves and digital asset stocks as part of President Donald Trump’s administrative order signed on March 6. This command must disclose the digital assets held by all federal agencies as part of criminal or civil asset confiscation procedures.
Background of administrative orders
Executive orders show significant developments in the US government to participate in digital assets. The Treasurer instructs to create two separate reserves for other cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC), XRP (Ripple), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). This asset comes from the assets seized during criminal investigation or confiscation procedures. According to David Sacks, the White House’s crypto Czar, the US government already has about 200,000 bitcoin, but a complete audit of this equity has not been performed.
Encryption of the US government: What we know
As of April 1, 2025, the US government is known to have 198,012 Bitcoin, which is about $ 16.8 billion, depending on the market price. This bitcoin is part of the assets that the government has obtained for many years through law enforcement measures. However, creating strategic bitcoin protection zones and digital asset stocks may increase this stake.
Digital asset stocks are not limited to bitcoins, but they also include other major cryptocurrencies such as XRP, Solana and Cardano. Trump pointed out that these digital assets will be part of the reserve army and potentially increase their profiles and influence in the market. The federal agency must report this stake by April 5, and the US government must provide a clear picture of the digital currency.
What does it mean to the market?
If the federal agency discloses encryption to the Finance Minister, it can have a big impact on the cryptocurrency market. A more comprehensive view of the government’s digital asset reserves can especially increase investor trust in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. If investors believe that the US government is gradually supporting these assets, it can greatly improve its value.
However, this movement occurs when other economic problems weigh greatly on the market. The Cryptocurrency market rebounded slightly on April 1, but last week, the total market cap decreased by about 7% and now reached $ 2.76 trillion. President Trump’s concerns about the global tariff war and widespread economic policy have weakened the market sentiment, which has influenced both traditional and digital asset markets.
What is the next step in the US digital asset strategy?
In the future, the US government will not take over additional bitcoin for digital asset stocks that have already been seized. However, there is still a chance for the agency to obtain more assets through the confiscation process. The Treasury and Commercial Secretariat had the authority to pursue a strategy to acquire more digital assets, but the acquisition of additional Bitcoin does not affect the composition of the current stockpile.
This administrative order can also lead to more comprehensive regulations on the US encryption industry as the federal government is more involved in digital currencies, and additional policies can dominate use, transactions and taxation. Cryptocurrencies is more intertwined with the US financial strategy and still remains.
Conclusion: turning point for retention of encryption
The disclosure of US encryption holding by April 5 shows an important moment in evolving the relationship between the state and the digital assets. Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and Cardano are attracting this attention to be part of the government’s stockpile, how it will affect these cryptocurrencies and their wider markets. Since the world’s largest economy takes a more prominent role in encryption, this division can change the way the government and investors see digital assets.
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