U.S. President Donald Trump will address the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City on March 20, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has spoken at a crypto conference. His speech comes just days after reports suggested the White House is considering stockpiling Bitcoin as part of a national strategy.
Trump’s Speech to Focus on Bitcoin and Digital Assets
Trump is scheduled to speak at 10:40 a.m. ET at North Javits. His remarks follow growing discussions about U.S. government involvement in Bitcoin and digital assets.
Bo Hines, executive director of the White House’s Presidents Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, highlighted the administration’s stance:
“It’s high time our president started accumulating assets for the American people rather than taking them away.”
This statement reflects a shift in U.S. policy toward digital assets, with officials now exploring large-scale Bitcoin acquisitions.
White House Pushes for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Recently, Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will be funded by seized Bitcoin assets rather than taxpayer money.
Lawmakers, including Senator Cynthia Lummis and Congressman Nick Begich, have proposed a plan for the U.S. to acquire up to 1 million BTC over the next five years.
According to White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, the government already holds around 200,000 BTC, though no full audit has been conducted. The executive order mandates a comprehensive review of federal digital asset holdings and restricts Bitcoin sales from the reserve.
Sacks compared the initiative to a “digital Fort Knox,” securing Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset for the nation.
Other Key Speakers at the Digital Asset Summit
In addition to Trump, the summit will feature industry leaders, including:
- Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy), discussing Bitcoin adoption.
- James Seyffart (Bloomberg ETF Analyst), covering spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional interest.
With Bitcoin and crypto regulation becoming a hot topic, Trump’s appearance at DAS signals a potential shift in U.S. digital asset policy.
