#2025加密趋势预测 Is the "Trump effect" showing up early? Several U.S. states are considering establishing a strategic reserve of Bitcoin. Since the U.S. election day, Bitcoin has become one of the hottest commodities in the investment market. U.S. President-elect Trump promised to become the "cryptocurrency president" and allegedly will build the "most pro-Bitcoin government in history", and the price of Bitcoin has continued to soar.
During the campaign, Trump said that if he could return to the White House, he would list Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the United States. Although Federal Reserve Chairman Powell recently stated that the Fed does not intend to hold digital currencies, it still cannot stop people from imagining that Bitcoin will become a national reserve.
As Trump's inauguration approaches, some U.S. states have begun to consider testing the waters in advance: so far, three states have proposed establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. And people in the digital asset industry are calling on other state and local governments to keep up with the trend.
Texas
Texas lawmakers will soon debate whether the state should establish a strategic bitcoin reserve.
In December, Texas Rep. Giovanni Capriglione introduced a bill calling for the state of Texas to establish a Bitcoin reserve.
The draft legislation would require Texas to hold Bitcoin for at least five years. Under the bill, cryptocurrencies must be kept in "cold storage" — that is, on some type of device that is not connected to the internet — and the assets cannot be used to trade outside of Texas.
“The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is consistent with the State of Texas’ commitment to fostering digital asset innovation and providing Texans with enhanced financial security,” the bill reads.
Finally, the proposal would also allow Texans to donate to the state’s Bitcoin fund.
Pennsylvania
In November, members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduced a bill calling for the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Under the Bitcoin Act, Pennsylvania’s treasurer would be able to purchase Bitcoin with “up to 10 percent” of the state’s general fund, emergency reserves, and state investment funds.
The Pennsylvania Department of the Treasury could purchase nearly $1 billion worth of Bitcoin if it used 10% of the state’s general fund.
“Bitcoin has appreciated significantly over the years and can help Pennsylvania keep pace with inflation and economic changes,” state lawmakers said in a legislative memo released on Nov. 12.
Ohio
On Dec. 17, Ohio House Representative Derek Merrin introduced a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the state.
The bill, titled the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, would create a bitcoin fund at the state’s treasury and give the Ohio treasurer discretion to purchase the asset.
“Ohio must embrace technology and protect taxpayer dollars from being eroded,” Merlin said in an X post.
The draft legislation is expected to serve as a framework for Ohio lawmakers to build upon in 2025.