President Donald Trump is expected to announce a major shift in U.S. cryptocurrency policy, including the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
The announcement is expected to take place at the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on Friday, where Trump will outline his vision for Bitcoin and broader crypto regulation.
In an interview with The Pavlovic Today, Lutnick stated that Trump is committed to positioning the U.S. as a leader in digital assets. He emphasized that the president believes in the importance of Bitcoin as part of a national strategic reserve, while other cryptocurrencies will be handled under a separate but supportive framework.
“The President definitely thinks that there’s a Bitcoin strategic reserve,” Lutnick said. “Now there will be the question of, how do we handle the other cryptocurrencies? And I think the model is going to be announced on Friday when we do that.”
Trump Reaffirms Crypto Support Ahead of Policy Rollout
Trump has increasingly aligned himself with the crypto industry, using his platform to promote digital assets. In a recent Truth Social post, he reiterated his commitment to supporting cryptocurrencies, stating:
“A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration. My Executive Order on Digital Assets directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA. I will make sure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World. We are MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
The administration’s evolving crypto policy marks a clear departure from the previous regulatory approach, which many in the industry viewed as restrictive and hostile.
Bitcoin to Receive Special Status Under Trump’s Plan
Lutnick suggested that Bitcoin would receive unique treatment under Trump’s strategy, separate from other digital assets.
“A Bitcoin strategic reserve is something the President’s interested in. He spoke about it all during the campaign trail, and I think you’re going to see it executed on Friday,” Lutnick stated.
While Bitcoin is expected to receive priority, Trump’s administration has also signaled a more positive regulatory stance toward other cryptocurrencies, though details remain unclear until the official announcement.
The upcoming White House Crypto Summit is expected to provide further clarity on how the administration will handle Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other digital assets, potentially shaping U.S. crypto policy for years to come.
