{"id":379734,"date":"2025-01-23T15:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=379734"},"modified":"2025-01-23T15:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:02:07","slug":"us-states-that-want-to-invest-in-bitcoin-btc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/us-states-that-want-to-invest-in-bitcoin-btc","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Which States Want to Invest in BTC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calls to establish a strategic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27193\/bitcoin-btc\">Bitcoin<\/a> (BTC) reserve in the U.S. have grown louder since the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>It all started when U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/senate-bill\/4912\/text\" target=\"_blank\">Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill<\/a> in the U.S. Senate in July 2024, proposing to buy 1 million Bitcoin tokens over a five-year period.<\/p>\n<p>Empowered by the system of federalism, U.S. states are not waiting \u2014 instead proposing strategic Bitcoin reserve bills to be enacted at the state level.<\/p>\n<p>Which U.S. states are considering setting up strategic Bitcoin reserves? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state to propose a strategic Bitcoin reserve in November 2024.<\/li>\n<li>New Hampshire and Oklahoma bills propose investments in cryptos with a $500 billion market cap and above.<\/li>\n<li>New Hampshire identified gold, silver, and platinum as precious metals to be invested in alongside digital assets.<\/li>\n<li>A bill introduced in Massachusetts proposes the state treasurer takes part in crypto lending activity.<\/li>\n<li>Florida is expected to introduce a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill in Q1 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    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Pennsylvania<\/h3>\n<p>Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state to propose a strategic Bitcoin reserve in November 2024. Former Representative Mike Cabell introduced the Pennsylvania Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act, which will allow the state&#8217;s treasury to use up to 10% of state funds to buy Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>The state is looking to establish itself as a crypto hub having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/politics\/pennsylvania-house-passes-bipartisan-bill-bring-regulatory-clarity-digital-assets\" target=\"_blank\">passed<\/a> the Digital Assets Authorization Act in 2024 which protects the rights of Pennsylvanians to control and spend digital assets. The bill <a href=\"https:\/\/unchainedcrypto.com\/pennsylvania-house-passes-pro-crypto-bill-by-wide-margin\/\" target=\"_blank\">safeguards<\/a> Pennsylvania residents&#8217; rights to accept crypto as a source of payment and use self-custodial digital wallets, among others.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">#Bitcoin<\/a> Strategic Reserve Act introduced in Pennsylvania House<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The [Bill] is a visionary step toward securing our state\u2019s financial future&quot; <br \/>        \u2014 State Rep. Mike Cabell. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FBmkX4NtZE\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/FBmkX4NtZE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Swan (@Swan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Swan\/status\/1857107869641986409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">November 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>2. Texas<\/h3>\n<p>The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act was <a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/tlodocs\/89R\/billtext\/pdf\/HB01598I.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">introduced<\/a> by Representative Giovanni Capriglione in December 2024. The bill will allow the state to own Bitcoin as a financial asset and allow Texans to donate Bitcoin to the state voluntarily.<\/p>\n<p>The bill also states that the Bitcoin fund will store all tokens for at least five years before they can be transferred, sold, or converted to another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27531\/cryptocurrency\">cryptocurrency<\/a>. If approved, the bill will come into effect on September 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qht\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/txlege?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">#txlege<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/letsgo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">#letsgo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aupHskf1Qr\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/aupHskf1Qr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Giovanni Capriglione (@VoteGiovanni) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VoteGiovanni\/status\/1867403226900787243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">December 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>3. Ohio<\/h3>\n<p>In December 2024, Ohio followed Pennsylvania and Texas in introducing a bill to establish a Bitcoin fund in the state treasury.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The U.S. Dollar is being rapidly devalued, and our State Treasurer should have the authority and flexibility to invest in Bitcoin when determining proper asset allocation. Ohio must embrace technology and protect tax dollars from eroding,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DerekMerrin\/status\/1869135079899009247\" target=\"_blank\">stated<\/a> State Representative Derek Merrin on December 17, 2024.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8Today, I filed HB 703 to create the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve within the state treasury! <\/p>\n<p>Provides state treasurer authority &amp; flexibility to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">#Bitcoin<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>This legislation creates the framework for Ohio\u2019s state government to harness the power of Bitcoin to strengthen our\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hSWas2qeQd\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/hSWas2qeQd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Derek Merrin (@DerekMerrin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DerekMerrin\/status\/1869134602390122545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">December 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>4. New Hampshire<\/h3>\n<p>In early January 2025, State Representative Keith Ammon proposed a bill to enable the state treasury to invest in &#8220;precious metals and digital assets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill identified precious metals as gold, silver, and platinum. According to the bill text seen by <a href=\"https:\/\/decrypt.co\/300444\/new-hampshire-latest-state-consider-bitcoin-reserve\" target=\"_blank\">Decrypt<\/a>, the state treasury will look to invest in digital assets with a market capitalization of over $500 million, averaged over the previous calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, only Bitcoin met the criteria, boasting a market cap of $2.02 trillion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32571\/ethereum-cryptocurrency\">Ethereum<\/a> (ETH) was the second largest crypto by market cap after BTC, valued at over $385 billion as of January 23, 2025.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BIG BREAKING: A bill to create a \u2018Strategic Bitcoin Reserve\u2019 has been introduced in the State of New Hampshire by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepKeithAmmon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">@RepKeithAmmon<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5lAqFpopda\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/5lAqFpopda<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dennis Porter (@Dennis_Porter_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dennis_Porter_\/status\/1877746381949116787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">January 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>5. North Dakota<\/h3>\n<p>On January 14, 2025, North Dakota <a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/ND\/text\/HCR3001\/id\/3036683\/North_Dakota-2025-HCR3001-Prefiled.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">introduced<\/a> a bill to enable the State Treasurer and State Investment Board to invest a portion of the state general fund, budget stabilization fund, and legacy fund in digital assets and precious metals.<\/p>\n<p>Resolution 3001, championed by Representative Nathan Toman, Representative Josh Christy, and Senator Jeff Barta, highlights inflation, diversification, changing economic conditions, and emerging investment opportunities as key reasons to invest in cryptocurrencies and precious metals.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Wyoming<\/h3>\n<p>Wyoming <a href=\"https:\/\/wyoleg.gov\/2025\/Introduced\/HB0201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">introduced<\/a> a bill to authorize state funds and permanent funds to invest in Bitcoin in January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The bill proposed that the state treasurer invest not more than 3% of the general fund, the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund, and the permanent land fund in Bitcoin. Bitcoin custody was proposed to be carried out via a secure custody solution, qualified custodian, and exchange-traded products.<\/p>\n<p>Wyoming resident and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, who introduced the Federal-level strategic Bitcoin reserve in July 2024, praised the bill, saying:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wyoming took its first bold step toward a strategic Bitcoin reserve! Thank you, Rep. Wasserburger, for introducing legislation to allow permanent funds to diversify into Bitcoin. This forward-thinking approach will benefit our state as we lead the nation in financial innovation!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>7. Massachusetts<\/h3>\n<p>In January 2025, Massachusetts joined the strategic Bitcoin reserve revolution by <a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Bills\/194\/SD422\" target=\"_blank\">introducing<\/a> the Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve to enable the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin or digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>The bill stated that, during a fiscal year, the state treasurer may invest not more than 10% of the total money deposited in the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund. The bill added that the treasurer can loan Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to generate additional returns for the fund.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Excited to get to work on this legislation! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zT6W3JeGZh\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/zT6W3JeGZh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; State Senator Peter Durant (@senpeterdurant) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/senpeterdurant\/status\/1880317389818233237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">January 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>8. Oklahoma<\/h3>\n<p>On January 15, 2025, Representative Cody Maynard <a href=\"http:\/\/webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us\/cf_pdf\/2025-26%20INT\/hB\/HB1203%20INT.PDF\" target=\"_blank\">introduced<\/a> the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of Oklahoma&#8217;s public funds.<\/p>\n<p>Like New Hampshire, Oklahoma&#8217;s Bitcoin Reserve bill states that only cryptocurrencies with a market cap above $500 billion on average over the previous calendar year will be considered. The bill adds that the state treasurer can participate in staking using a third-party solution.<\/p>\n<p>If the bill is passed, it will come into effect on November 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a decentralized form of money, Bitcoin cannot be manipulated or created by government entities. It is the ultimate store of value for those who believe in financial freedom and sound money principles,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhouse.gov\/posts\/news-20250115_1\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a> Representative Maynard.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Utah<\/h3>\n<p>On January 20, 2025, Utah became the latest state to show interest in establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.<\/p>\n<p>State Representative Jordan Teuscher introduced the Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments bill, which defined crypto terms, authorized the state treasurer to invest certain public funds in qualifying digital assets, created regulatory requirements for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/stablecoin\">stablecoin<\/a> investments, and authorized the state treasurer to stake and lend cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/martypartymusic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">@martypartymusic<\/a>, for highlighting our efforts! Utah is proud to lead the way in blockchain and digital innovation. This bill reflects our commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology and preparing for the future of finance, while ensuring fiscal sovereignty. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4WsPkiBnk0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/4WsPkiBnk0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jordan Teuscher (@jordanteuscher) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jordanteuscher\/status\/1881514059612516575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">January 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We can expect more U.S. states to introduce similar measures to hold Bitcoin and other digital assets to diversify their investments and hedge against inflation. According to Samuel Armes, founder of Florida&#8217;s largest Bitcoin advocacy organization, the Sunshine State <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/samuelarmes\/status\/1864059964928442424\" target=\"_blank\">could<\/a> be next in line to introduce a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill by the first quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/michigan-state-pension-fund-makes-66-million-bitcoin-etf-investment-2024-07-26\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpr.org\/news\/wisconsin-pension-fund-bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\">Wisconsin<\/a> have already seen state-managed pension funds, such as The State of Michigan Retirement System and the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, invest in Bitcoin via spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is a strategic Bitcoin reserve?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">A strategic Bitcoin reserve is a stockpile of Bitcoin tokens to be used as a store-of-value asset and hedge against inflation.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which U.S. states have strategic Bitcoin reserves?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">At least nine U.S. states have seen strategic Bitcoin reserve bills introduced at state level. They include Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Wyoming, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Utah.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/senate-bill\/4912\/text\" target=\"_blank\">S.4912 &#8211; BITCOIN Act of 2024 118th Congress (2023-2024)<\/a> (Congress)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/politics\/pennsylvania-house-passes-bipartisan-bill-bring-regulatory-clarity-digital-assets\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania passes bipartisan bill to bring regulatory clarity to digital assets<\/a> (Fox Business)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unchainedcrypto.com\/pennsylvania-house-passes-pro-crypto-bill-by-wide-margin\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania House Passes Pro-Crypto Bill by Wide Margin &#8211; Unchained<\/a> (Unchained Crypto)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Swan\/status\/1857107869641986409\" target=\"_blank\">Swan on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/tlodocs\/89R\/billtext\/pdf\/HB01598I.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the establishment of a bitcoin reserve within the state treasury and the management of cryptocurrencies by governmental entities<\/a> (Capitol Texas)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/VoteGiovanni\/status\/1867403226900787243\" target=\"_blank\">Giovanni Capriglione on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DerekMerrin\/status\/1869135079899009247\" target=\"_blank\">Derek Merrin on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/DerekMerrin\/status\/1869134602390122545\" target=\"_blank\">Derek Merrin on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/decrypt.co\/300444\/new-hampshire-latest-state-consider-bitcoin-reserve\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;Live Free or Die&#8217;: New Hampshire the Latest State to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Bill<\/a> (Decrypt)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/Dennis_Porter_\/status\/1877746381949116787\" target=\"_blank\">Dennis Porter on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/ND\/text\/HCR3001\/id\/3036683\/North_Dakota-2025-HCR3001-Prefiled.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bill Text: ND HCR3001 | 2025-2026 | 69th Legislative Assembly | Prefiled<\/a> (LegiScan)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wyoleg.gov\/2025\/Introduced\/HB0201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">HOUSE BILL NO. HB0201<\/a> (Wyoleg)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Bills\/194\/SD422\" target=\"_blank\">Bill SD.422 <\/a> (Malegislature)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/senpeterdurant\/status\/1880317389818233237\" target=\"_blank\">State Senator Peter Durant on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us\/cf_pdf\/2025-26%20INT\/hB\/HB1203%20INT.PDF\" target=\"_blank\">HOUSE BILL 1203<\/a> (Webserver1.lsb.state.ok)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okhouse.gov\/posts\/news-20250115_1\" target=\"_blank\">Maynard Introduces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to Protect and Grow Oklahoma&#8217;s Financial Future<\/a> (Okhouse)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/jordanteuscher\/status\/1881514059612516575\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan Teuscher on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/samuelarmes\/status\/1864059964928442424\" target=\"_blank\">Samuel Armes on X<\/a> (X)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/michigan-state-pension-fund-makes-66-million-bitcoin-etf-investment-2024-07-26\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan state pension fund makes $6.6 million bitcoin ETF investment<\/a> (Reuters)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpr.org\/news\/wisconsin-pension-fund-bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\">Wisconsin pension fund now includes bitcoin<\/a> (WPR)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calls to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the U.S. have grown louder since the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. 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