Trump Official: ‘Bitcoin Is the Golden Standard,’ U.S. Will Not Sell Reserves

Hines emphasized that Bitcoin is now seen by the Trump administration as a strategic commodity, not a security—and a foundational pillar of the new financial era.

“Bitcoin is the golden standard,” he said. “We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Bitcoin is digital gold.”

U.S. Committed to Growing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Hines confirmed that the U.S. will hold every BTC already in federal custody and is actively working on budget-neutral strategies to expand its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). This effort is separate from the Digital Assets National Stockpile and reflects the administration’s belief in Bitcoin’s unique role in global finance.

“We recognize it for what it is—a commodity with stored intrinsic value,” said Hines. “This is an asset we want to harness for the American people.”

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He dismissed questions about how much Bitcoin the U.S. should hold. “We want as much as we can possibly get,” he said. “That’s not a silly answer—it’s a national priority.”

A Clear Shift in U.S. Crypto Policy

This announcement marks a sharp departure from previous federal approaches to crypto. With the creation of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the Trump administration is signaling a long-term commitment to accumulating and safeguarding BTC as a sovereign financial asset.

As Hines summed up: “We’ve drawn the line. We’re not selling. We’re only adding.”

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