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President Trump Signals Openness to Bitcoin in Trump Accounts, Calls Himself ‘a Big Fan of Crypto’
On July 6, 2026, during an Oval Office ceremony marking the launch of the Trump Accounts savings program, President Donald Trump stated that Bitcoin (BTC)
Key takeaways
- Bitcoin could eventually be included in the Trump Accounts savings program
- Trump calls himself "a big fan of crypto"
- Trump’s interest in crypto stems from competition with China
- Bitcoin is being used at levels "nobody understands"
- Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for children with a $1,000 federal seed deposit
On July 6, 2026, during an Oval Office ceremony marking the launch of the Trump Accounts savings program, President Donald Trump stated that Bitcoin (BTC) could eventually be included in the program. He called himself "a big fan of crypto" and cited competition with China as a key reason for his support. Trump also noted the growing adoption of Bitcoin and its appeal to voters. The Trump Accounts program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, provides tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, with a $1,000 federal seed deposit for eligible U.S. citizens born between 2025 and 2028.
Trump’s endorsement signals potential U.S. policy shifts favoring Bitcoin adoption in government-backed programs
In their words
“I've become a big crypto guy…I’m a fan.”
“If we don’t have it, China is going to have it, and they would like to have it.”
By the numbers
- $1,000
- one-time federal seed deposit per child
- $5,000
- annual family contribution limit
- 207,000
- Bitcoin held by U.S. government in 2025
- $17B
- value of U.S. Bitcoin holdings in 2025
- $6B
- pledge by Michael and Susan Dell
How it unfolded
- Trump signs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order
- GENIUS Act signed
- Trump Accounts eligibility begins
- Trump Accounts launch
- Trump signals Bitcoin openness
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Common questions
- What happened with Donald Trump?
- Bitcoin could eventually be included in the Trump Accounts savings program
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at Bitcoin Magazine.
