Bitcoin Price Retreats Amid Declining Odds of US Strategic Reserve

On Tuesday, the Bitcoin price dropped below $95,000, continuing a downtrend that began four weeks ago when it peaked at a record high of $109,200.

Declining Odds of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

The odds of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) in the United States have declined, contributing to the downturn. According to a poll with over $6.9 million in assets, the likelihood of Donald Trump creating an SBR in the first 100 days has dropped to 12%. This represents a significant decline from its peak of 40% in January.

Another poll showed that the probability of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act being signed this year decreased to 38% from a high of over 60%. A separate poll by Kalshi places these odds at 41%.

Despite the low probabilities, the state senate held hearings on establishing the reserve, interviewing experts and the state comptroller. Other states, including Wisconsin, Arizona, Florida, Alabama, and Wyoming, have introduced bills to create similar reserves.

US Government’s Bitcoin Holdings

The US government is consulting on whether to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Venture capitalist David Sacks, serving as the administration’s crypto and artificial intelligence czar, has confirmed that these deliberations are underway.

One potential option is to create the strategic fund using Bitcoin seized by the government. The US government currently holds 198,109 BTC, valued at $18 billion. The government may also acquire Bitcoin through the recently formed sovereign wealth fund.

A US government SBR would be significant, as it could encourage other countries to follow suit. China holds 190,000 BTC worth $18 billion, while the UK holds 61,245 BTC worth $5.8 billion. Additional purchases could occur at a time when Bitcoin mining difficulty and demand are rising while exchange balances decline.

Bitcoin Price Pattern Points to a Surge

The daily chart shows that BTC has remained in a tight range over the past few months, sitting above the 100-day moving average. Notably, Bitcoin has formed a megaphone chart pattern, a popular bullish indicator. This pattern consists of two diverging trendlines and typically precedes a strong breakout after retesting the lower side of the channel.

This pattern aligns with the cup-and-handle and bullish flag formations on the weekly chart, suggesting that Bitcoin could rebound in the coming weeks.

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