Matthew Pines, executive director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, suggested that if the United States were to purchase 1 million Bitcoin (BTC), the price could reach $1 million per Bitcoin. During a Bitcoin Magazine podcast, Zach Shapiro, head of policy at the Institute, emphasized the significant impact such a purchase would have, describing it as a global seismic shock. Pines indicated that the initiative aligns with Donald Trump's vision of establishing the US as a Bitcoin superpower. He noted that other nations are observing US strategies regarding Bitcoin acquisition, which could influence their own policies. The proposal suggests using tariff revenues as a budget-neutral way for the US government to acquire Bitcoin, a strategy supported by Trump's recent executive orders mandating tariffs on imports. Senator Cynthia Lummis has also reintroduced the BITCOIN Act to bolster US holdings of Bitcoin, signaling ongoing legislative interest in enhancing the country's cryptocurrency reserves.

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