White House Says Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Coming in Weeks

The White House says it will release details “in the coming weeks” on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, signalling a move from policy design toward implementation. Senior official Patrick Witt tied the push to strengthen custody standards to a recent alleged $46 million theft from US Marshals Service wallets, underscoring security concerns. The reserve — created by executive order in March 2025 to hold forfeited Bitcoin — has not become an active accumulation program; any future purchases must be budget‑neutral. Markets could react depending on whether the announcement confirms only custody/management steps or expands into a sovereign Bitcoin acquisition strategy.