*"Trump Unveils Bold Bitcoin Plan: 'Strategic Reserve Asset' Status Ahead?"*
In a surprise move, US presidential candidate Donald Trump announced his intention to make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset if elected, during his keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference.
This stance marks a significant shift from his previous criticism of digital currencies.Trump declared, "If I am elected, it will be the policy of my administration to keep 100% of all the Bitcoin the US government currently holds or acquires into the future.
#We'll keep 100%." This move would establish a "strategic national Bitcoin stockpile," effectively solidifying Bitcoin's position as a reserve asset.This announcement aligns with Trump's recent pro-crypto stance and could potentially:- Bolster Bitcoin's legitimacy- Attract new investors- Drive up its priceBillionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has also suggested Bitcoin's potential as a global reserve asset, citing its ability to serve as a "safe haven."Will Trump's plan propel Bitcoin to new heights? Only time will tell.