Donald Trump advanced bitcoin's standing in U.S. policy through executive actions and new legislation during his term. Bitcoin's price performance and public adoption have shown mixed results since the 2024 election.
An executive order endorsed the lawful use of public blockchains, self-custody, mining, and validation. A follow-up order established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, shifting the government's approach from primarily enforcement to holding bitcoin as a reserve asset.
