Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Advisory Council on Digital Assets, revealed that the Trump administration is exploring the idea of establishing a U.S. strategic reserve of Bitcoin. 

The reserve would be funded through alternative government revenue streams rather than traditional budget allocations.

In a recent White House interview with investor Anthony Pompliano, Hines said that officials are evaluating ways to use tariff revenues and the revaluation of existing gold reserves to finance Bitcoin purchases.

He emphasized that future tariff income could provide the government with an external, off-budget funding stream, allowing it to accumulate Bitcoin without reallocating current assets. Hines also disclosed that several federal agencies, including the Department of Commerce and the Treasury, are working behind the scenes through a dedicated interagency task force.

One prominent idea gaining momentum is the Bitcoin Act of 2025, a legislative initiative led by Senator Cynthia Lummis. The bill proposes to revalue U.S. Treasury-held gold certificates, which are currently listed at their historical price well below today's market value.

According to Hines, the Treasury could update the valuation of its gold certificates from $43 per ounce to approximately $3,200 — the current market price — thereby creating a paper surplus that could be redirected to purchase Bitcoin without selling physical gold.

The Crypto Council executive director confirmed that the administration is open to all possibilities and intends to acquire as much Bitcoin as feasible. However, he acknowledged that most proposals would still require Congressional approval.

Initially, the strategic reserve would be funded through Bitcoin confiscated in criminal and civil asset forfeiture cases — an approach the administration says would impose no burden on taxpayers. Officials are also exploring budget-neutral ways to expand the reserve, including internal portfolio rebalancing and the creation of new external revenue sources.

Crypto Frameworks and Blockchain Solutions

Beyond the reserve itself, the White House is finalizing a national digital asset strategy. According to Hines, this framework will address federal policy on key cryptocurrency issues, including asset tokenization, staking mechanisms, and the development of stablecoins.

He stated that the administration is committed to making the United States the “crypto capital of the world,” fulfilling one of President Trump’s campaign promises.

Hines also advocated for blockchain technology and digital assets as the key to modernizing how Americans interact with money. He criticized the traditional banking system for its delays, hidden fees, and lack of transparency, arguing that blockchain and digital assets offer a viable solution to these challenges.

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