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DOES This CONFIRM America will never Buy Bitcoin?!

Dec 25, 2025
The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was once on the horizon, but key advocates have vanished. With odds of success plunging from 77% to under 1%, what’s behind this dramatic shift? Political dynamics and administrative resistance play crucial roles, while grassroots efforts may provide hope. As the market braces for future cycles, could delays create opportunities for cheaper Bitcoin acquisitions? Explore the potential implications of these changes as the landscape for Bitcoin continues to evolve.
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INSIGHT

Reserve Momentum Collapsed Quickly

  • The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve lost momentum after key advocates left the administration and Senate.
  • Betting markets dropped the probability from 77% to under 1% following those departures.
ANECDOTE

Bo Hines' Short White House Stint

  • Bo Hines resigned from the White House after being a vocal advocate for the reserve and later joined Tether.
  • His abrupt exit was the show's first major alarm signal for the initiative's prospects.
ANECDOTE

Senator Lummis Announces Departure

  • Senator Cynthia Lummis announced she will not run for re-election and will leave in 2027.
  • The host described her as “the Bitcoin Senator” and said her departure is a big loss for the movement.
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