Trump to Announce Bitcoin Reserve Strategy at White House Crypto Summit, According to Howard Lutnick

According to The Pavlovic Today: U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has revealed that President Donald Trump will outline a Bitcoin strategic reserve as part of a broader shift in cryptocurrency policy at the upcoming White House Crypto Summit on Friday.A New Direction for U.S. Crypto PolicyIn an interview with The Pavlovic Today, Lutnick confirmed that Trump will announce his vision for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulation, marking a significant departure from previous policies.“The President definitely thinks that there’s a Bitcoin strategic reserve,” Lutnick stated. “Now there will be the question of how we handle the other cryptocurrencies. I think the model is going to be announced on Friday when we do that.”Trump has positioned himself as an advocate for digital assets, stating in a recent Truth Social post that his administration's Crypto Strategic Reserve will include Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).Bitcoin to Receive Special Status?Lutnick suggested that Bitcoin would receive unique treatment in the administration's plan, differentiating it from other cryptocurrencies.“Bitcoin is one thing, and then the other currencies, the other crypto tokens, I think, will be treated differently—positively, but differently,” he said.The White House Crypto Summit, chaired by David Sacks and Bo Hines, is expected to focus on regulatory clarity, financial innovation, and the role of digital assets in the U.S. economy. According to White House officials, the event will play a key role in shaping new policies that could position the U.S. as a global leader in the crypto industry.Policy Shift from Previous AdministrationThe announcement follows Executive Order 14178, signed in Trump's first week in office, signaling a more favorable stance toward digital assets compared to the previous administration's regulatory approach.Trump's proposed strategy is expected to attract crypto businesses back to the U.S., potentially establishing the country as a central hub for digital finance and blockchain innovation. The details of the Bitcoin strategic reserve and its broader implications will b