Progress is being made toward establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve in the United States, but legal provisions are causing delays, according to the director of the White House Crypto Council. Trump signed an executive order for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile in March 2025, sparking criticism from the Bitcoin community.

The order stipulates that the US government will not sell any Bitcoin holdings and only add to the reserve through seized BTC. However, the government cannot acquire more Bitcoin on the open market, leading to backlash from the Bitcoin community. The lack of movement toward a Bitcoin reserve has drawn skepticism from critics.

In July 2025, a report on digital asset policy did not provide details on a strategic BTC reserve, prompting further criticism. US Treasury Secretary proposed acquiring BTC through budget-neutral strategies in August 2025, renewing hopes for government purchases. The US government could convert reserve assets or revalue metals holdings to acquire more Bitcoin in the future.

Read more at Cointelegraph: BTC Reserve Is a ‘Priority’ but Legalities Hinder Process