The content discusses the possibility of the United States government buying Bitcoin under the leadership of Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Senator Cynthia Lummis. Although the Republican Party has increased its representation in the government, there are challenges in operationalizing this strategy, such as passing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation 2024, integrating Bitcoin into government financial systems, and revaluing the Federal Reserve's gold holdings. The nature of government processes is slow and bureaucratic, making it unlikely for the US government to start acquiring Bitcoin on January 20, 2025. Additionally, there could be prioritization challenges with other legislation taking precedence. However, with the bull market in full force, institutions and governments may have an incentive to become active in the market before the US government. Other nation states may also follow El Salvador's lead in accumulating Bitcoin.
- Content Editor ( bitcoinmagazine.com )
- 2024-11-11
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