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Trump Establishes U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Sparking Crypto Speculation

Trump Establishes U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Sparking Crypto Speculation

Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, aiming to invest in infrastructure using tariffs and other assets.

Trump’s Wealth Fund Plan Aims to Boost U.S. Infrastructure

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, aiming to “monetize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet.” Officials said the fund will start working in the next 12 months and will have different types of easily accessible assets to help American people.

Unlike regular sovereign wealth funds that use budget reserves, Trump’s plan proposes funding through tariffs and other unknown sources. The fund plans to invest in infrastructure projects like highways, airports, factories, and medical studies.

Does the Order Talk About Crypto?

The executive order does not specifically mention coins or digital assets. Recent moves by the administration have led to increasing questions about how the fund may be connected to the crypto market.

If assets like Bitcoin or digital treasury bonds are included in its holdings, it could make them more acceptable for government-backed investments. On the other hand, a government-run fund might set stricter rules or fight with decentralized finance (DeFi).

This announcement comes after Trump signed another order on January 23, 2025, that canceled earlier rules about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stopped government agencies from making or supporting them. The order also required a government team to suggest rules for digital assets within 180 days.

Sovereign wealth funds around the world manage more than $8 trillion. If the U.S. joins this area, it could change financial markets and possibly affect the future of cryptocurrencies, based on how the new fund decides to use them.

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