Emre Yumlu 
U.S. President Donald Trump is planning unconventional methods to make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset in the national economy. Seeking to achieve this goal without placing an additional burden on taxpayers, the Trump side is evaluating budget-friendly solutions such as tariffs and gold revaluation.
Trump’s crypto advisor Bo Hines stated that this strategy, which aims to position the U.S. as a leader in digital assets, aligns with the BITCOIN Act introduced in 2025.
Bitcoin Swap with Gold on the Agenda
In a recent broadcast, Hines clearly stated the government’s use of unconventional funding methods for its Bitcoin accumulation goal, saying: “Tariffs are possible, other creative ways too. Right now, everything is on the table.”
Among the proposed funding methods, redirecting customs revenues and revaluing gold certificates held by the Treasury to convert into Bitcoin stand out. Hines emphasized that these steps would not place an extra burden on taxpayers, meaning the cost would be “zero.”
Goal: Building a Digital Fort Knox with 1 Million Bitcoin
One of the most ambitious goals of the Trump administration is to accumulate 1 million Bitcoin within five years. This massive goal is detailed in the BITCOIN Act and is based on the idea of converting gold reserves into digital money.
Hines hinted that a portion of the gold in Fort Knox could be exchanged for BTC, expressing that this would be possible without disrupting the government’s balance sheet. It was stated that this process would be conducted by an interagency task force led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Blockchain Technology is Transforming the Financial System
The Trump team is not only focused on building reserves but also emphasizes the transformative potential of blockchain technology on the American financial system. Hines noted that the current system is full of problems such as “hidden fees, slow transactions, and lack of transparency.”
“There is too much friction in our banking system,” said Hines, expressing his belief that blockchain will make the system more efficient and transparent. With Bitcoin and blockchain-based solutions, the goal is to increase financial inclusion and strengthen the U.S. position in the digital economy race.
America’s New Digital Power Strategy
While many countries around the world are working on central bank digital currencies and crypto reserves, the Trump administration is preparing to make Bitcoin a national security element with a different strategy.
This approach, to be implemented through tariffs, gold swaps, and coordination between public institutions, could provide a new roadmap for how governments might interact with decentralized financial systems.
Given the increasing institutional interest and the global competition environment, the U.S. plan to establish a Bitcoin reserve is no longer a dream, but is rapidly turning into a concrete strategy.
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