Vice President JD Vance has expressed the administration's support for Bitcoin, framing it as a geopolitical tool against China. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 28, Vance suggested that the US government should 'lean into Bitcoin' as a strategic asset. His remarks build on the Trump administration's policy foundation, which includes establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. The reserve aims to stop selling seized Bitcoin and treat it as a long-term national asset.
Bitcoin Reserve
The US government is the largest state holder of Bitcoin, with hundreds of thousands of BTC accumulated through law enforcement seizures. Vance highlighted Bitcoin's scarcity and security as its key attributes.
Personal Stake
Vance personally owns Bitcoin valued between $250,001 and $500,000, making him one of the most crypto-exposed officials in the administration's history. Approximately 50 million Americans, or 15% of the US population, now own Bitcoin.