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A proposal raised by financial analysts suggests that the United States could convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. The possible unprecedented measure reignites debates about the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and the direction of global economic policy.
A senior official of the White House raised the possibility that the United States use part of their gold reserves to acquire Bitcoin. The idea, according to him, would be a way to strengthen the country's presence in the crypto market without impacting the budget.
Buying Bitcoin with Gold Reserves
Bo Hines, CEO of Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, spoke on the topic in interview. He stated that transforming the gains from gold reserves into Bitcoin would be a viable and budget-neutral strategy.
The proposal is related to the Bitcoin Act of 2025, a bill introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis. The text suggests that the US acquire up to 1 million bitcoins over five years.
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This represents about 5% of the entire available supply of the digital currency.
To finance this purchase, the plan would be to sell Federal Reserve gold certificates. According to Hines, this would be an efficient way to transfer value between strategic assets.
Trump's support and market impact
President Donald Trump also reinforced the importance of the measure. In a pre-recorded video, he highlighted his desire to transform the United States into the largest Bitcoin power in the world.
The speech sought to convey security to investors and show commitment to financial innovation.
"It's high time our president started accumulating assets for the American people.o,” Hines said, highlighting Trump’s role in driving that strategy.
Despite the recent market stagnation, the presidential commitment has excited some in the sector. Analysts point out that if the plan comes to fruition, the US could become a dominant force in the crypto space.
Strategic change
The mere possibility of using gold to buy Bitcoin already signals a significant change in the country's economic policy. If approved, the Bitcoin Act by 2025 could alter the global balance of digital assets — and put the U.S. in a leadership position in the sector.
