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Trump’s Rumored Bitcoin Move: Strategic Reserve Designation Could Shake Markets

Trump's rumored Bitcoin announcement sparks crypto excitement. Credit: EconoTimes

Donald Trump may soon announce Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, a move that could reshape the global cryptocurrency landscape, according to recent speculation.

Porter’s Disclosure Adds Credibility to Rumors

The speculation that President Trump may designate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve has sent shockwaves across the cryptocurrency industry.

This hypothesis was started by Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, in a recent X post where he claims to have solid sources. The former president's actions have the potential to alter international economic policies, which would further solidify Bitcoin's position as digital gold.

Trump, the current Republican presidential candidate and former US president, is said to be planning to declare Bitcoin a "strategic reserve asset" during a crypto convention in Nashville later this month. Disclosure by Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, lends credence to the claims made by his sources.

Coingape shares that the U.S. Treasury officials should consider adding Bitcoin to their strategic reserve, according to Porter. On top of that, he thinks this might change the world's economic paradigm, thus other countries should get Bitcoin too.

Analysts Predict Major Financial Strategy Shift

The majority of market analysts also believe that the United States' financial strategy would undergo a dramatic change with such a designation. The decentralized character of Bitcoin, they say, would increase its worldwide acceptability and, in turn, strengthen economic stability and resilience.

The geopolitical significance of Bitcoin has been emphasized by Trump, who has previously expressed significant support for it. A ban on Bitcoin, he said, would only help Russia and China's enemies.

Potential Impact on Bitcoin’s Market Value

Not only does this cast him as an advocate for Bitcoin, but it also adds fuel to the fire of debate over whether or not Bitcoin should be classified as a reserve asset for national defense. The price of Bitcoin, its appeal to investors, and its credibility may all take a lift if this action were to take place.

It would be a huge step forward for the cryptocurrency industry if Bitcoin was designated as a strategic reserve asset. Its much-discussed digital gold thesis would be confirmed by this. In addition, this project has the ability to legitimize Bitcoin, bring in new investors, and raise its price.

Funding this reserve with confiscated assets could make better use of these holdings and lessen the need to buy Bitcoin on the open market.

Notably, the tech and crypto communities have shown significant support for the former US president's new pro-crypto attitude.

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