Former President Donald Trump said the United States is considering purchasing a substantial amount of Bitcoin, aligning the move with the existing policy of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The statement follows his administration’s earlier creation of a U.S. digital asset stockpile, which was initially funded by Bitcoin forfeited to the Treasury.

The United States currently holds around 328,000 BTC, making it the largest sovereign Bitcoin holder. Trump’s remarks appeared to reinforce the government’s interest in expanding its digital asset reserve, a development that could draw attention because official holdings and reserve policy remain closely watched parts of the broader crypto market.

The comments also come against a backdrop of ongoing debate over how governments should handle seized or forfeited digital assets, with Bitcoin’s role in public reserves continuing to be a focus for policymakers and market participants alike.

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