- BPI’s manifesto urges U.S. leadership in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
- Proposes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to hedge against inflation.
- Advocates BitBonds to lower federal interest costs.
A policy paper issued by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on May 21, 2025, argued that the US should become the dominant player in the worldwide Bitcoin economy.The document, written by the head of policy at BPI, details a blueprint for using Bitcoin within the nation’s economic, technological and energy policies. It points out that Bitcoin can strengthen both economic and political resilience.
This manifesto recommends an approach with three main parts. The report advises using Bitcoin in the U.S. economy, making sure it is clear for developers and businesses to use and re-envisioning Bitcoin mining as an energy innovator. He said that the framework gives policymakers a clear summary of Bitcoin’s legal and political issues in under half an hour.
Manifesto Calls for Bitcoin Reserve and Tax Reforms to Future-Proof U.S. Economy
Following previous precedents with gold and oil, the framework suggests that the United States establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The report says Bitcoin’s scarcity, neutrality, and portability make it useful as a hedge during inflation or political unrest. It proposes issuing “BitBonds” so the government can invest the funds in Bitcoin, reduce its overall interest expenses, and support dollar-backed assets.
To help this reserve, the manifesto calls for policy changes to encourage the development of Bitcoin capital markets. Among these measures is the elimination of the capital gains tax on basic transactions below a certain level, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the finalization of accounting rules for Bitcoin’s value.The purpose is to help the U.S. economy cope with changes and become a center for Bitcoin progress.
The document explains how certain regulations may prevent or hinder trade.This will shield creators of non-custodial technology, such Lightning routing nodes and DeFi protocols, from accusations that they are money transmitters, while also giving credence to the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. It asks the Department of Justice not to prosecute those who create privacy-focused Bitcoin tools and proposes having only one federal license for money transmission, instead of many state licenses.
Bitcoin Mining as a New Way to Use Energy
The manifesto makes Bitcoin mining an important part of how energy policy is formed. It points out that mining technology can help maintain stability in energy grids by handling extra energy from renewables and improving transmission. The document urges decision-makers to use mining to control demand and boost methane abatement by capturing gas currently being flared at oil wells.
The organization supports a federal energy plan that does not favor any one technology and advocates uniting mining, AI, and data centers in the same areas to manage energy more effectively. The goal is to encourage new ideas in U.S. energy markets while still allowing Bitcoin mining.
The framework backs up wider efforts to ensure the U.S. remains a leader in digital assets. According to a statement by financial organizations, including the Bank Policy Institute, published in February 2025, banks should be allowed to participate more in digital assets, as it helps them compete on a global level. In the same month, Congressman Amo and Congresswoman Kim presented bipartisan legislation, recognizing blockchain as a way to secure the integrity of democracy, including seeing fair election results Bitcoin Magazine.
Recent support for digital assets from politicians has seen the Bitcoin Policy Institute put forward its new framework. In 2024, a majority of those elected to Congress were pro-crypto, indicating that there will be more positive changes for cryptocurrency. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Paul Atkins as SEC chair in December 2024 seems to point toward less regulation which is what the manifesto aims for.
Adding Bitcoin to national strategy will help the U.S. maintain its place as a top player in the world’s financial system, says the manifesto. The framework shows policymakers how to use Bitcoin’s advantages and respond to the problems related to regulation and energy.
