Rep. Byron Donalds isn’t messing around with crypto anymore. The lawmaker plans to introduce legislation on March 14, 2025, that would permanently establish Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile. The original executive order, signed just days ago on March 6, already secured 200,000 BTC from government seizures. Now Donalds wants to make sure future administrations can’t touch it.
Trump’s order was bold. Shocking, even. It prevented the sale of government-held Bitcoin and positioned the U.S. as a serious player in the digital asset market. But executive orders can be reversed. Donalds’ bill would change that. Forever.
The proposed legislation isn’t just symbolic. It would protect the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, authorize budget-neutral strategies for acquiring more Bitcoin, and cement Bitcoin as a reserve asset of the United States. No selling allowed. Period.
With Republicans holding a Senate majority and crypto policies gaining bipartisan support, the bill has real potential. It needs 60 Senate votes and a House majority—challenging but doable in today’s political climate. Donalds, eyeing the Florida governor’s mansion in 2026, clearly sees this as a winning issue.
Not everyone’s thrilled. Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly has voiced opposition, citing concerns about conflicts of interest, fiscal responsibility, and potential market manipulation. Critics also question the lack of congressional oversight. Fair points.
The global stakes are high. This move directly counters China’s digital currency efforts and could position the U.S. as a crypto superpower. The initiative aligns with Trump’s vision of creating a virtual Fort Knox for Bitcoin within the Treasury. Twenty-three states have already introduced legislation supporting the Bitcoin reserve. The momentum is real.
Economically, this could reshape America’s approach to digital assets. The bill will use seized Bitcoin from government criminal cases to form the national reserve rather than requiring direct purchases from the market. It might provide clearer regulatory frameworks and impact U.S. monetary policy for decades. The fixed supply cap of Bitcoin creates scarcity that could significantly enhance the reserve’s long-term value. But will it help maintain dollar dominance globally? That’s the trillion-dollar question.
Trump’s return to office certainly boosted the pro-crypto stance in Washington. Now Donalds wants to make it permanent. The future of American finance might just depend on what happens next.
