- Texas Senate moves forward with Bitcoin reserve as SB 21 unanimously passes committee vote.
- U.S. states explore BTC reserves, with New Mexico, Indiana, and Utah showing interest while South Dakota rejects similar legislation.
- Federal BTC reserve is under review as officials assess a national crypto stockpile, potentially including altcoins and stablecoins.
Texas is making history as it moves closer to becoming one of the first U.S. states to establish a Bitcoin reserve. The Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee has unanimously passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill (SB 21) with a decisive 9-0 vote, a milestone that signals growing state-level adoption of digital assets.
The bill now heads to the Texas Senate for further debate, where lawmakers will assess a state-managed Bitcoin reserve’s financial and regulatory implications. If approved, Texas could set a precedent for other states looking to incorporate Bitcoin into their treasuries.
The passage of SB 21 reflects a broader trend among U.S. states exploring BTC as a strategic asset. Texas is not alone in this movement. Other states, including New Mexico, Indiana, and Utah, have also shown interest in adding Bitcoin to their financial reserves.
New Mexico recently introduced Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), which proposes allocating 5% of public funds to Bitcoin investments. This initiative underscores the growing belief that BTC could hedge against inflation and be a valuable long-term asset for state treasuries.
However, not all states are on board. South Dakota lawmakers recently rejected HB 1202, halting the state’s efforts to establish a Btc reserve. Regulatory uncertainties and concerns over Bitcoin’s volatility remain key obstacles to wider adoption.
Federal Government Weighs National Bitcoin Reserve
At the national level, discussions around a federal digital asset stockpile are gaining traction. The Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks recently confirmed that the U.S. government is reviewing a proposal to establish a BTC reserve for the national treasury.
Sacks, who leads a digital asset working group formed under President Trump’s executive order, revealed that policymakers are evaluating the feasibility of a crypto stockpile. The broader term “digital asset stockpile” hints that the initiative could extend beyond BTC to include altcoins and stablecoins.
However, the timeline and specifics of potential government BTC purchases remain unclear, leaving the market in anticipation.
Bitcoin Market Faces Extreme Fear Amid ETF Outflows
Despite growing institutional interest, the Bitcoin market is experiencing heightened volatility. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has plunged to 10, indicating extreme fear among investors. This sentiment is reminiscent of the panic during the FTX collapse in November 2022.
Bitcoin’s price has fallen below $90,000, triggering massive ETF outflows. On February 26, BlackRock’s IBIT fund recorded its largest single-day outflow, offloading 5,100 BTC ($441.88 million) and 30,280 ETH ($71.85 million) via Coinbase Prime. As of this writing, BTC is trading at $80,040, marking its third consecutive day of decline.
Despite market turbulence, many experts remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term potential. MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor recently met with the House Financial Services Committee to discuss how the U.S. can position itself as a global leader in BTC and crypto innovation.
As Texas and other states advance BTC reserve proposals and federal discussions on digital asset stockpiles continue, the U.S. is inching closer to a new era of state-backed crypto investments. Whether this marks the beginning of widespread adoption or another wave of regulatory roadblocks remains to be seen.
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