While much of Washington dithers over cryptocurrency regulation, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is putting her money where her mouth is. The controversial congresswoman recently sank between $15,000 and $50,000 into the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, making crypto the centerpiece of her latest $140,000 investment spree.
Her timing? Impeccable, some might say. Suspicious, others might counter. Greene purchased the shares on March 3-4, 2025, right after Trump blasted out a social media post about a Bitcoin reserve and just before he signed an executive order creating one. That’s quite the coincidence.
This isn’t Greene’s first crypto rodeo. She previously bought between $1,000 and $15,000 of the same Bitcoin ETF back in January. She’s also been vocal about opposing the Biden administration’s digital dollar plans, warning about government overreach in the crypto space.
Greene’s investment aligns perfectly with Trump’s sudden Bitcoin enthusiasm. As part of the pro-crypto Republican majority that took power after the 2024 elections, she’s positioned to both influence and benefit from crypto-friendly legislation. Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap makes it particularly attractive as a hedge against inflation that could result from government monetary policies. The crypto industry’s extensive lobbying and campaign financing efforts appear to be paying dividends.
Political crypto investments: where personal portfolios and policy positions conveniently overlap.
All of this is perfectly legal—Greene disclosed her trades as required by the STOCK Act. But it raises obvious questions about potential conflicts of interest. When lawmakers invest in assets they can directly influence through regulation, the line between personal profit and public service gets blurry.
Greene also purchased Tesla stock, another public Bitcoin holder, doubling down on her crypto bet. Market watchers can track these moves through Congressional trading signals that provide timely updates on lawmakers’ stock transactions. She joins other Bitcoin-friendly legislators like Senators Cynthia Lummis, Ted Cruz, and Representative Barry Moore who have made significant crypto investments themselves. Her investments come amid significant Bitcoin price volatility and growing mainstream acceptance of crypto assets.
For crypto advocates, having lawmakers with skin in the game might seem positive. For ethics watchdogs, it’s concerning. One thing’s certain—as Bitcoin gains political legitimacy, the need for clear rules governing politicians’ crypto investments becomes increasingly urgent.
Otherwise, the foxes will keep redesigning the henhouse while buying shares in chicken feed.
