Trump responds to 'Will the U.S. significantly increase Bitcoin holdings?' On August 20, U.S. President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump responded during an event at the White House with tech industry leaders about whether the U.S. government plans to significantly increase its holdings of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. He stated that the matter has indeed been discussed and that he might consider the judgment and recommendations of SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and his team. Trump also mentioned that these assets alleviate some of the pressure on the dollar, which is very beneficial for the dollar. However, he did not confirm that the U.S. government has decided to increase its holdings. Source: The White House