The U.S. government is exploring the potential of utilizing bitcoin as a reserve currency, leading to questions about how much of the cryptocurrency they can acquire through customs taxes. White House advisor Bo Hines has advocated using these funds to build up the country’s bitcoin reserves. The plan aims to accumulate as many bitcoins as possible before other nations join in. However, how will this endeavor be financed? Senator Cynthia Lummis wants to sell off Fort Knox’s gold holdings, while Bo Hines proposes utilizing customs tax revenues for this purpose. While these figures suggest the U.S. could acquire a significant amount of bitcoin, the actual amount remains uncertain. The article delves into the potential volume of customs taxes due to trade deficits and tariffs with China, exploring whether this will be enough to finance such an ambitious undertaking.