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the U.S. just created a Bitcoin reserve – what’s next?

Markets are bleeding, but institutional moves and regulatory shifts are making waves

March 07, 2025

Welcome to this week's 2-minute crypto update, where we break down the most important developments in the crypto world. ⚡⚡⚡

In today’s newsletter:

  • 1 minute market analysis

  • The biggest story of last week

  • How to survive this market

  • Major crypto headlines explained

  • Viral crypto tweets

  • Meme of the week

The Biggest Story: The U.S. Creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

In a historic move, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the first-ever U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (BSR). The reserve will be seeded with ~200,000 BTC already in government possession and will be managed with a "budget-neutral" strategy to accumulate more over time. The administration carefully distinguished Bitcoin from altcoins, placing BTC in a "reserve" while other assets like ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA will be classified as a "stockpile."

Despite the groundbreaking nature of the announcement, the market reaction was underwhelming. BTC briefly touched $90,000 before sliding back to $88,000, weighed down by macroeconomic concerns such as tariffs and broader market uncertainty.

Key Takeaways:

  • U.S. officially holds Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

  • 200,000 BTC (~$18B value) is already in government control.

  • Altcoins were excluded from the official reserve, classified separately.

  • Treasury given authority to explore cost-effective ways to acquire more BTC.

  • Markets remain muted despite the major milestone.

Expect other nations to follow suit. The global Bitcoin accumulation race has officially begun.

Top Crypto Headlines 🗞️

🔹 Texas Senate Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill
In a 25-5 vote, Texas approved legislation to create its own state-level Bitcoin reserve. If passed in the House, Texas will become the first U.S. state to hold BTC on its balance sheet.

🔹 Trump’s Crypto Project Buys Millions in ETH & WBTC
Just before the White House Crypto Summit, Trump’s World Liberty Financial purchased $10M in ETH, $10M in WBTC, and $1.68M in MOVE tokens.

🔹 Coinbase Revives Plan to Tokenize Its Stock
Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas confirmed the company is re-engaging with the SEC to explore tokenizing its stock, an initiative originally attempted before its 2021 IPO.

🔹 SBF Gives First Prison Interview
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sat down for an interview from prison, claiming his conviction was politically motivated. His crisis manager resigned immediately after the interview aired.

🔹 El Salvador Resists IMF Demands on Bitcoin
President Nayib Bukele is standing firm against the IMF’s $1.4B loan condition to halt all Bitcoin-related activities. The IMF is now demanding a list of all BTC wallet addresses and holdings tied to the government.

Market Watch: The "Kangaroo Market" Continues

Crypto remains unpredictable, with dramatic price swings driven by macro events rather than fundamentals.

What’s next? The upcoming White House Crypto Summit could provide clarity on the administration’s long-term vision for digital assets.

MEME OF THE WEEK

How to Survive This Market

The crypto market is volatile, but this is when smart investors prepare for the next wave. Here’s your survival guide:

✅ Rebalance your portfolio – Focus on BTC and stable assets. ✅ Earn yield – Consider staking and DeFi platforms to generate passive income. ✅ Accumulate systematically – Set buy orders for key assets like Solana <$100 or Bitcoin <$85K.
✅ Stay patient – Don't FOMO. Catching exact bottoms is nearly impossible.
✅ Follow liquidity trends – Keep an eye on DEX volumes, stablecoin inflows, and institutional accumulation.

Final Thoughts

A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in the U.S. was unthinkable a few years ago, yet here we are. The crypto industry now has direct White House engagement, state-level BTC reserves, and institutional adoption at scale. However, regulatory uncertainty and macroeconomic pressures still loom large.

This is a pivotal moment for crypto. Stay focused, stay informed, and position yourself accordingly. 🚀

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1  Risk Disclaimer: Market analysis provided is for informational purposes only. Cryptocurrency and meme asset investments carry significant risks. Past performance does not indicate future returns.