At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, David Sacks, the White House’s top official on AI and cryptocurrency, discussed the potential for increasing Bitcoin holdings for the U.S. government.
Possibility of Increasing Bitcoin Holdings
David Sacks stated that there is a legal and strategic pathway for further Bitcoin acquisitions, but emphasized that there are no firm commitments in this regard.
Conditions for Bitcoin Purchases
Sacks pointed out that any purchases must be executed in a 'budget-neutral' manner, requiring approval from key economic policymakers, such as the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Treasury.
Current Bitcoin Holdings of the U.S. Government
As of April, the U.S. government holds approximately 198,012 BTC, worth over $21 billion. Most of these assets were obtained through high-profile seizures.
The consideration of increasing Bitcoin holdings underscores the growing role of digital assets in U.S. financial policy and the necessity of maintaining budgetary discipline.
