A new bill, the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) 2026, has been presented in the US Congress, proposing the formation of a federal strategic reserve of bitcoins. The initiative aims to create a reserve of digital assets under the US Department of the Treasury, as well as update previous proposals regarding the legalization of such measures.
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Accumulation Strategy and BTC Storage Conditions
The bill, initiated by Representative Nick Begich with the support of 16 other congress members, calls for a gradual purchase of up to 1 million BTC over the next five years. The acquisition of bitcoins is to be carried out through “budget-neutral strategies,” meaning without using American taxpayers’ money. According to the document, digital assets must be stored for at least 20 years, except in cases where the sale of bitcoins would help reduce the US national debt, which has already exceeded $39 trillion.
The initiative also considers the creation of a separate reserve of digital assets for other cryptocurrencies owned by the federal government. The management of these assets will be overseen by the Department of the Treasury.
“America’s reserves balance sheet is a critical component of our nation’s insurance policy, bolstering our currency and providing assurance during times of uncertainty. Over time, the prevailing sentiment as to what constitutes a durable store of value can shift, and as such it is…”
Potential and Transparency of the Government Crypto Reserve
Congressman Jared Golden emphasized that the United States is already one of the largest holders of bitcoin in the world: according to lawmakers, the government currently controls about 328,372 BTC worth over $25.4 billion. At the same time, an official government policy regarding the management of these assets has yet to be formulated.
In the White House, the new ARMA is seen as a logical continuation of the previous Bitcoin Act initiative, emphasizing that the document is “version 2” of this bill. Patrick Witt, a representative of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, highlighted that the administration is thoroughly analyzing the legal implications of creating a government bitcoin reserve.
ARMA provides for the regular publication of quarterly reports on the status of the reserve and the conduct of independent audits by third parties. Furthermore, the document clearly establishes the right of US citizens to independently store digital assets, limiting the potential for government interference in this right.