Trump’s National Security Strategy Ignores Bitcoin’s Potential Amid Focus on AI and Quantum Technologies

The newly released National Security Strategy (NSS) for 2025 by the Trump administration does not address digital assets or blockchain technology. Instead, the 33-page document emphasizes advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and quantum computing.

Key Takeaways

The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) omits Bitcoin and digital assets while focusing on AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
The Trump administration has previously supported the crypto industry through various initiatives.
The absence of cryptocurrencies in security policy suggests a lack of focus on their potential impact.
Bitcoin’s price saw a decline below $88,000 after the NSS was released, highlighting the market's reaction.

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Released on Friday, the NSS outlines the President's perspective on global threats and opportunities. Despite the administration's previous supportive stance toward cryptocurrency, the omission of Bitcoin from key economic discussions indicates that digital assets are not prioritized in the nation's security plans.

Trump’s Focus on Crypto as a Strategic Priority

President Trump has publicly committed to recognizing digital assets as significant to national strategy. For example, he emphasized during the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville that the future of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin would be built in the U.S. rather than abroad.

Additionally, in multiple policy discussions, Trump identified global rivals as likely beneficiaries if the U.S. does not implement supportive measures for cryptocurrency. The NSS only briefly mentioned “digital finance” without directly associating it with cryptocurrencies, focusing instead on traditional economic structures and payment systems while neglecting decentralized innovations.

Bitcoin's Market Reaction to the NSS

Following the release of the White House's NSS, Bitcoin's price experienced a notable decrease, falling below $88,000 over the weekend. However, the largest cryptocurrency showed signs of recovery, climbing 1.96% in the last 24 hours to reach approximately $91,429 according to CoinMarketCap. A close above $91,600 could encourage further gains towards $93,000, but failing to maintain support may push the price back down to $89,500. As of the latest update, Bitcoin is trading at $91,143.