The US Treasury Department has confirmed plans to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. However, instead of directly purchasing Bitcoin like in the past, the administration will now utilize budget-neutral tactics to acquire assets confiscated from illegal activities. This announcement follows previous statements by Secretary Scott Bessent who emphasized that the government won’t be spending cash on Bitcoin purchases. Instead, seized cryptocurrency will form the foundation of the Strategic Reserve. Bessent recently unveiled that these funds will be used for strategic investments in Bitcoin while avoiding any new spending to maintain a balanced approach. This shift signifies a departure from previous strategies and aligns with President Trump’s vision of making the US a dominant force in global Bitcoin policy.