U.S. Congress Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill with 20-Year Lock-Up
Crypto News: U.S. Congress Introduces New Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill With 20-Year Lock-Up — Drops 1 Million BTC Purchase Target

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The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA), establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the government. This bill drops the previous target of acquiring 1 million Bitcoin and instead focuses on locking existing holdings for 20 years, enhancing transparency and oversight of digital assets.
- 01The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA) was introduced by Representatives Nick Begich and Jared Golden.
- 02ARMA requires all Bitcoin held by the U.S. government to be locked for a minimum of 20 years, preventing any sales or exchanges during this period.
- 03The bill mandates federal agencies to disclose digital asset holdings within 60 days and conduct independent audits.
- 04Unlike the previous BITCOIN Act, ARMA does not set a specific purchase target for new Bitcoin acquisitions.
- 05The U.S. government currently holds an estimated 200,000 Bitcoin valued at approximately $15 billion.
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The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the government. This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Representatives Nick Begich and Jared Golden, significantly alters previous proposals by eliminating the ambitious target of acquiring 1 million Bitcoin. Instead, it focuses on locking existing government-held Bitcoin for a minimum of 20 years, thereby preventing any sales or exchanges during this period. This approach aims to enhance market stability by removing a potential supply overhang caused by large-scale government sales. The bill also introduces transparency measures, requiring federal agencies to disclose their digital asset holdings within 60 days of enactment and conduct regular independent audits. Currently, the U.S. government holds an estimated 200,000 Bitcoin, valued at around $15 billion. The introduction of ARMA comes at a time when Bitcoin prices are experiencing monthly lows, but its bipartisan support may facilitate its passage through Congress, marking a significant step in recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
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The bill's provisions could stabilize Bitcoin's market by preventing large-scale sales from government holdings, which may influence investor confidence and market dynamics.
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