Group 1 - U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis indicated that funding for the strategic Bitcoin reserve could be initiated at any time, sparking discussions in Washington about whether the Treasury should implement the plan ahead of final legislation [1] - The U.S. Treasury currently manages approximately 200,000 Bitcoins, valued at around $17 billion, as part of the strategic reserve, following an executive order signed by former President Trump [1] - The executive order established two accounts under the Treasury: the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" for holding non-sellable Bitcoins and the "Digital Asset Reserve" for managing other confiscated crypto assets, both operating at zero cost [1] Group 2 - The House's 2026 appropriations bill requires the Treasury to submit a report on the management and security of the strategic Bitcoin reserve within 90 days, and it plans to increase the budget for counter-terrorism and financial intelligence [2] - The bill does not authorize additional Bitcoin purchases but marks the first time Bitcoin is included in U.S. fiscal policy discussions [2] - Asset management firm VanEck predicts that if the U.S. accumulates 1 million Bitcoins by 2029, it could offset about 18% of the national debt burden by 2049, assuming an average annual Bitcoin price increase of 25% [2] Group 3 - Crypto analysis firm BeInCrypto estimates that if Congress passes the bill without mandatory purchases, Bitcoin prices may stabilize between $115,000 and $125,000, while mandatory annual purchases of 200,000 Bitcoins could push prices to between $130,000 and $160,000 due to supply constraints [3] - CoinShares suggests that sovereign-level Bitcoin allocation could serve as a hedge against inflation and diversify reserves, showcasing U.S. leadership in digital finance [3] - Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis warns that if multiple countries establish sovereign Bitcoin reserves, market liquidity could be impacted [3]