- The U.S. government plans to treat Bitcoin as a national asset, aiming to accumulate one million BTC.
- Bitcoin is envisioned as “digital gold,” anchoring economic strength and revolutionizing global financial systems.
When Anthony Pompliano met with Bo Hine inside the White House, the discussion was on the future of Bitcoin and how the U.S. plans to treat it not just as a speculative asset but as a cornerstone of modern finance. Hine, Executive Director of the U.S. President’s Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, didn’t mince words. The country isn’t just passively watching the crypto space — it’s building a “digital Fort Knox.”
I went to the White House to interview @BoHines about the administration's crypto plans.
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— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) April 14, 2025
According to Hine, the government already holds close to 200,000 Bitcoins, a massive trove valued at over $14 billion at current prices. And that’s just the start. Plans are in place to accumulate up to one million BTC over the coming years. That scale of accumulation alone signals a major shift in how seriously policymakers are beginning to treat the digital currency landscape.
Pompliano, often called “Pomp” in crypto circles, was curious about how the administration sees Bitcoin stacking up against gold. Hine responded with a bold, centuries-spanning perspective. Gold has been a reliable haven for millennia, he noted, and they expect Bitcoin to act the same for thousands to come.
For a government official to project Bitcoin that far into the future, that’s not just optimism — it’s a statement of purpose.
Digital Fort Knox and a Million BTC Vision
What’s more, this isn’t just Hine’s personal belief. He said it clearly reflects the view of the Council of Advisers and Donald Trump himself. This Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is no experiment. It’s a calculated move to anchor a new form of economic strength — one not tied to physical vaults but to secure digital networks. For the administration, Bitcoin isn’t some side project. It’s being built into policy as a national asset.
While the crypto market is still a roller coaster of volatility, Hine didn’t shy away from offering a grounded perspective. He emphasized the need for caution and professional advice when investing. “Bitcoin is digital gold,” he told American listeners of Pompliano’s podcast. But like any asset, it must be handled with care, especially alongside other volatile investments.
The discussion moved beyond speculation. Hine talked about Bitcoin’s potential to change the plumbing of the global economy. He pointed out how communication evolved rapidly with the internet, yet the banking system remains bogged down by inefficiencies. Blockchain, in his view, is the cure to that friction. It’s not just about owning BTC. It’s about rewiring how money works on a fundamental level.
Bitcoin’s Journey from 2020 to 2025: Humbles, Halvings, and Hype
Pompliano, meanwhile, shared a bit of humble pie. His 2021 call for Bitcoin to hit $100,000 didn’t materialize. Looking back, he said the market taught him a lesson that year — and yet, his belief in Bitcoin didn’t waver. In fact, he doubled down, both in his personal wallet and on behalf of his firms.
By 2024, institutional money began flowing heavily into Bitcoin ETFs, particularly from giants like BlackRock and Fidelity. Institutional adoption has become one of Bitcoin’s biggest tailwinds. Pompliano then saw Bitcoin shooting toward a $100,000–$200,000 range within 12 to 18 months, driven by halving cycles and a fixed supply fighting skyrocketing demand.
There was also acknowledgment of the strange duality Bitcoin now represents. Originally born from anti-establishment roots, BTC is now embraced by corporate giants and even traditional finance. Still, Hine insists that Bitcoin hasn’t lost its essence. It remains a tool for fast, cheap value transfer and a safe place to store wealth — even in a world shifting around it.
