The current president of the United States, Donald Trump, did not rule out the possibility that Bitcoin could become part of Trump Accounts, a new federal savings and investment program aimed at American children. Although he was directly asked about the topic during the initiative’s launch ceremony at the White House, the president preferred to reiterate his favorable view of cryptocurrencies without confirming any plan to include the asset in the accounts.
During the event held in the Oval Office, Trump once again emphasized that he considers the sector strategic for the American economy and for global competitiveness. When commenting on the matter, he said:
“I’m a big enthusiast of cryptocurrencies; I became a big enthusiast for one single reason. If we don’t have it, China will, and they also want it. But now they’re not even trying very hard because we dominate the cryptocurrency market.”
Despite the statement, the president did not answer objectively whether Bitcoin could be incorporated into the investment program. The lack of confirmation kept the possibility open, but without any official announcement about future changes.
In recent days, Trump also drew attention by disclosing gains of approximately US$ 1,4 billion related to the cryptocurrency market. During his speech, he linked the sector’s progress to the development of artificial intelligence, saying that both areas represent strategic priorities for the United States.
According to the president, the expansion of artificial intelligence requires robust energy infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale processing centers. He added that the technology could drive important advances, especially in medicine, as long as measures are adopted to prevent improper uses.
Trump also criticized the stance taken by the previous administration toward cryptocurrencies. According to him, the past administration and the former leadership of the SEC took measures considered unfavorable for companies and participants in the sector, while his administration seeks to create a more favorable environment for the development of the industry.
Trump Accounts were created to encourage the building of wealth from childhood through a savings and investment program with federal guarantees. The Department of the Treasury made an app available that allows parents to track balances, make deposits, view investment performance, and manage contributions on a single platform.
In addition to financial features, the app offers 15 modules of financial education focused on learning investment concepts. Among the available resources are recurring deposits, integration with bank accounts, and personalized guidance for families’ financial planning.
The program allows contributions from parents, employers, charitable organizations, and government programs. More than 50 companies have already announced participation with employer contributions, while enrolled families began to follow the investments through the platform as of 6 de julho.