US President Donald Trump has stepped up his administration's push to make the United States a global centre for cryptocurrency, combining support for new digital-asset rules with the possibility of expanding government holdings of Bitcoin.

Speaking at a White House meeting with cryptocurrency executives and financial regulators, Trump said the government could consider accumulating “sizable” amounts of Bitcoin and other digital assets.

He did not announce a purchase programme, set a timetable or explain how potential purchases would be financed.

Bitcoin Buying On Table

Trump said the possibility of increasing US Bitcoin holdings had already been discussed within his administration. He indicated that he would consider recommendations from Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins and other officials.

The comments represent a potentially significant shift if the government eventually moves beyond holding Bitcoin already obtained through seizures and begins making large purchases in the open market.

The administration established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in 2025, initially using Bitcoin seized by the US government.

Clarity Act Gets Push

Trump's other major message at the summit focused on legislation intended to establish clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry.

He urged Congress to move forward with the Clarity Act, which seeks to establish how different digital assets should be classified and determine whether the Securities and Exchange Commission or Commodity Futures Trading Commission should oversee them.

Trump argued that clearer regulation could help the US maintain its lead over China and other countries in financial and technological innovation.

Crypto Rules Face Hurdles

The proposed legislation still faces obstacles in Congress, particularly in the Senate.

The crypto industry has long sought greater certainty over whether specific digital assets fall under securities or commodities regulations. A clearer division of responsibility between the SEC and CFTC could reduce some of that uncertainty.

However, concerns among Democrats and some Republicans have complicated the legislation's path. Some lawmakers have raised questions about restrictions designed to prevent political officials from benefiting from cryptocurrency ventures.

Those concerns have particular relevance for Trump because members of his family have generated income from crypto-related businesses.

Trump Declares Policy Shift

Trump also used the White House summit to underline the change in his administration's approach to cryptocurrency.

He said his government had “ended the war on crypto once and for all”, signalling a sharp departure from the more restrictive regulatory environment that crypto companies have criticised in Washington.

The summit brought together senior figures from the cryptocurrency and financial sectors, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi and Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher.

Their presence highlighted the administration's effort to bring industry leaders directly into discussions over future regulation.

US Seeks Crypto Leadership

The administration's strategy goes beyond Bitcoin. Clearer rules for digital assets could affect cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions, investors and companies developing blockchain-based products.

Trump has repeatedly presented digital assets as an area where the United States should maintain technological and financial leadership.

A government decision to expand its Bitcoin holdings would take that policy further by making the US itself a larger participant in the digital-asset market.

However, the White House has not committed to such purchases.

What Happens Next

The immediate focus will shift to Congress and the Clarity Act, where lawmakers must determine whether they can reach agreement on the proposed regulatory framework.

Investors will also watch for any formal recommendation from US officials on increasing government Bitcoin holdings. Such a decision could have significant implications for cryptocurrency markets because of the scale of potential government purchases.

For now, Trump's latest crypto push combines two major objectives: creating a clearer regulatory framework and strengthening America's position in digital assets. Whether the US Bitcoin strategy develops into actual large-scale purchases will depend on decisions still to come from the administration and Congress.