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White House nears announcement on strategic bitcoin reserve; new buying seen unlikely

The U.S. government has cleared key legal hurdles to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, with an official announcement nearing, according to a report. The effort is seen focusing on building secure custody infrastructure and a legal framework to manage seized bitcoin, rather than large-scale new purchases. The U.S. government is said to hold about 328,372 bitcoin, about 1.6 percent of total supply, and concerns over security have added urgency to dedicated key management and storage systems.

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Peter Schiff says you cannot collect rent in bitcoin, takes aim at Michael Saylor again

Economist Peter Schiff, a bitcoin pessimist, rejected Michael Saylor’s comparison of bitcoin to a New York skyscraper. Schiff said buildings generate monthly rent while bitcoin holders get no cash flow, arguing the assets cannot be grouped together. The exchange has revived a long-running debate over whether bitcoin is a store of value or a speculative asset. Strategy holds 815,061 bitcoin and funds purchases via preferred shares, a structure Schiff has criticised.

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Bitcoin retirement strategy re-emerges; 2 to 5 BTC seen needed around 2030

An analysis said 2 to 5 bitcoin may be needed to fund retirement around 2030, depending on price scenarios and withdrawal rates. BeInCrypto reported that institutional participation is boosting optimism but volatility risks remain. VanEck outlined a base scenario of $1 million by 2031, while other forecasts ranged from $120,000 to $250,000 by end-2026. Models using 4 percent and 6 to 8 percent withdrawal rates produced differing BTC requirements.