Countries around the world are considering adopting a strategic Bitcoin $105,072 reserve, inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. In recent months, several U.S. states have proposed and passed Bitcoin legislation. South Dakota recently joined this movement by presenting a Bitcoin proposal.
South Dakota’s Bitcoin Reserve Initiative
South Dakota State Representative Logan Manhart expressed interest in creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve. He noted that this move presents a proactive opportunity.
Logan Manhart: “I am proud to announce that I will introduce a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the South Dakota Legislature.”
On January 27, the Arizona Senate approved the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB1025). As the first U.S. state to endorse Bitcoin legislation, Arizona will have the option to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin.
More States Follow Suit
Pennsylvania was one of the first U.S. states to propose a strategic Bitcoin reserve. By November 2024, the Pennsylvania Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act will allow up to 10% investment in Bitcoin from the general fund, investment fund, and emergency fund.
Following this trend, Florida, Texas, and Ohio introduced similar laws in December 2024. North Dakota, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Wyoming, and Utah proposed their initiatives in January 2025.
Inspired by Trump’s crypto policies, numerous countries, including the Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Poland, Russia, and Japan, are adopting similar approaches. Following Trump’s presidency and crypto-focused executive orders, greater global acceptance of Bitcoin is anticipated.
As the community pressures the U.S. to adopt a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the first quarter of 2025, uncertainty remains regarding whether this ambitious timeline can be met.