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"Considering a scenario where the U.S. Government taps into its tariff surplus to invest in Bitcoin purchases."

The discussion raises the underlying issue: is it possible for Bitcoin reserves to reshape American financial policy and maintain leadership in the digital asset sector?

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2025 September 4 . 8:46 AM

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"Contemplating a New Move: The Possibility of U.S. Purchasing Bitcoin with Tariff Excesses"

"Considering a scenario where the U.S. Government taps into its tariff surplus to invest in Bitcoin purchases."

The U.S. government is set to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, as confirmed by the U.S. Treasury Secretary. This move is part of an ambitious plan to position the U.S. as a global leader in digital assets.

The Bitcoin Reserve Act, expected to be enacted in 2025, will provide a framework for this new reserve. The U.S. will acquire more Bitcoin through budget-neutral means, such as using tariff surplus or confiscated assets, rather than direct government purchases.

Currently, the U.S. government holds Bitcoin worth between $15 billion and $20 billion, primarily from confiscated criminal assets. With the aim to expand this reserve significantly, Senator Cynthia Lummis's BITCOIN Act envisions growing the U.S.'s Bitcoin holdings to as much as 1 million BTC over time.

This proposed expansion would make the U.S. one of the largest national holders of Bitcoin, potentially influencing domestic financial strategy and encouraging other countries to follow suit.

At the state level, states like New Hampshire and Texas have already initiated their own strategic Bitcoin reserves. New Hampshire, for instance, has authorised up to 5% of public funds in Bitcoin, signalling a broader push within the U.S. towards embracing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has clarified that although the government is not directly purchasing Bitcoin on the market, it is actively exploring ways to acquire more Bitcoin without increasing government spending.

Adam Livingston, author of "The Bitcoin Age" and "The Great Harvest", has suggested redirecting surplus revenues from trade tariffs into cold storage Bitcoin. This strategy could potentially accumulate hundreds of thousands of BTC without the need for new taxes, new debt, or Congressional chaos.

As of July, the U.S. had collected $135.7 billion in customs duties, nearly double last year's total. With this surplus, the U.S. government can use tariff surplus for additional Bitcoin acquisitions without adding new fiscal burdens, following President Trump's executive order.

In conclusion, the U.S. is actively moving towards a future where Bitcoin plays a significant role in its strategic reserves. The goal is to secure more Bitcoin through surplus-driven, budget-neutral strategies, positioning the U.S. as a key player in national digital asset reserves. The debate over this creation is ongoing, but it is clear that Bitcoin is seen as the next logical step for the U.S. government. However, the full Bitcoin reserve has not yet been achieved.