Will Donald Trump Announce the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on January 20?

The incoming US President Donald Trump’s strategic Bitcoin reserve has been a public discourse as his inauguration approaches. The crypto community is watching Trump’s next move closely, anticipating a ripple effect that could prompt other governments worldwide to adopt similar policies.

Industry experts believe the strategic Bitcoin reserve would be Trump’s Day 1 initiative. Crypto investor and mathematician Fred Krueger remains confident about Trump’s Bitcoin reserve announcement on January 20.

Experts’ Thoughts on Donald Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve

In a recent X post, Fred Kreuger reaffirmed his optimism on Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plans. “A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve will be announced on Monday,” said Krueger. He based his belief on three basic speculations.

A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve will be announced on Monday. Here's why I am sure:

1. There will be a very large number of Executive Orders announced Monday. (This is a given.)

2. If there isn’t an Executive Order on BSR in this large number of announcements, then a lot of Trump’s…

— Fred Krueger (@dotkrueger) January 17, 2025

Notably, Trump has already announced plans to roll out more than 100 executive orders on his initial day. While reports revealed the inclusion of Trump’s top campaign promises in the orders, there are anticipations of crypto evaluation and policy changes on the same day.

Krueger posited that the strategic Bitcoin reserve will be one of the executive orders Donald Trump could implement on his first day in office, as part of a broader effort to make crypto a policy priority. He added that Trump’s donors’ would be upset if that doesn’t happen.

In addition, Bitcoin Magazine Editor Pete Rizzo also sees the Bitcoin scheme as Trump’s initial day plan. He stated,

This could be the Day 1 initiative. It’s certainly an idea that has come a long way in a short amount of time.

Trump Envisions Making Crypto a National Priority

In a recent development, Trump declared his decision to elevate cryptocurrency to a national priority. The administration intends to summon regulators to evaluate and reform the crypto landscape, beginning with the formation of a crypto advisory council. The government also plans to seek opinions and concerns from industry experts and stakeholders.

Moreover, SEC officials like Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda will reassess the ongoing crypto lawsuits. They would particularly focus on cases with no explicit fraud allegations to know the possibility of freezing or withdrawing some lawsuits.

Bitcoin’s Rise to Global Reserve Status

Countries like South Africa, Poland, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, and Venezuela are also considering adopting BTC into their portfolio, primarily triggered by Trump’s progressive approach. US states like Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma to embrace Bitcoin. The potential developments in the US economy could significantly influence other countries, with more governments adopting Bitcoin reserves.

BTC price currently trades above $102K, up 140% in a year. Experts have predicted a $150K–$200K price target for Bitcoin.