US Bitcoin Reserve Rollout Accelerates with Timelines Now in Days and Weeks

The implementation of the U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act is advancing at a much faster pace than anticipated. According to David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, the timeline for establishing the reserve is now being measured in days and weeks rather than months or years. Bailey shared this update on X, noting that government officials are working with urgency and adopting a pace comparable to the technology sector.

Trump’s Executive Order on Bitcoin Strategy

The accelerated progress follows President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order last week, which formally established the U.S. Crypto Reserve. This includes a dedicated Bitcoin reserve and a national stockpile for select altcoins. The executive order marks a strategic move to integrate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into the national financial framework.

David Sacks, the White House’s Crypto Czar, clarified that the Bitcoin reserve will not rely on taxpayer funds. Instead, it will be backed by the nearly 200,000 BTC that the U.S. government acquired through criminal forfeiture, currently valued at approximately $17 billion.

The plan directs Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to explore ways to grow the reserve without burdening taxpayers. One proposal under review suggests selling part of the U.S. gold reserves to increase Bitcoin holdings. This would allow the government to strengthen its cryptocurrency position while maintaining a balanced budget.

Building a National Altcoin Stockpile

Besides the reserve of Bitcoins, the executive order requires that a national altcoin stockpile be established. This stockpile will target such significant cryptocurrencies as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA)—all mentioned by Trump during an earlier address.

The U.S. government currently holds around 56,035 ETH worth about $120.96 million, together with several other altcoins and stablecoins. The government is not yet the owner of XRP, Solana, or Cardano, though. It is in discussion to exchange a portion of its current holdings in altcoins to these particular coins to diversify the reserve.

Market Impact and Outlook

The quick development of the Bitcoin reserve would have a great influence on market dynamics, especially in the growing institutional demand for Bitcoin. Currently, Bitcoin is at $82,444, with a 1.6% increase in the last 24 hours, bringing its weekly loss down to 6.2%.

XRP also demonstrated resilience, rising 2.6% over the same period. Solana, Ethereum, and Cardano, on the other hand, have registered slight losses, showing less-than-unified market sentiment despite the government’s sage decision.

The creation of a national crypto reserve indicates a dramatic change in U.S. financial policy, putting Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies on the agenda as strategic assets. The response of the market to this move would most probably rely on how efficiently the government conducts its acquisition approach and how overall economic fundamentals unfold.