U.S. Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Reserve Should Target 5% of Total Supply

The statement calls for legislation within six months, outlining a proposed scale and timeline for a national Bitcoin reserve initiative in the United States.

Summary

A U.S. lawmaker said a Bitcoin reserve should aim to hold 5% of Bitcoin’s total supply and urged lawmakers to pass related legislation within six months. The statement sets out both a target size and a timeline for action, signaling a policy push to formalize a government-linked Bitcoin reserve. Based on the source, no further details were provided on the structure, funding, or legislative text of the proposal.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin reserve: A pool of Bitcoin held by a government, institution, or organization as a strategic asset or treasury holding.
  • Bitcoin supply: The total amount of Bitcoin that can exist on the network, capped by the protocol at 21 million coins.