Trump’s National Security Strategy Leaves Crypto Out of the Conversation
The Trump administration has released its latest national security strategy — a document outlining U.S. priorities for the coming years — but notably cryptocurrency and blockchain received no mention.
This omission surprised industry observers, especially given crypto’s growing link to global finance and President Donald Trump’s recent comments on international competition.
Instead, the strategy focuses heavily on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing, calling them the core drivers of America’s future national interests.
“We want U.S. technology and standards — particularly in AI, biotech, and quantum computing — to lead the world,” the document states.
This silence on crypto contradicts Trump’s recent remarks on CBS 60 Minutes, where he emphasized that he does not want China to dominate the global crypto landscape. He has also repeatedly said he wants the majority of Bitcoin (BTC) mining to occur within the United States.
Top officials have echoed this sentiment. Earlier this year, CIA deputy director Michael Ellis noted that crypto is a major battleground in technological competition, especially against China and other geopolitical rivals
A Hint of Crypto — But Not Directly Mentioned
While the strategy avoids the word “crypto,” one section highlights the need to expand America’s dominance in global finance, leveraging “digital innovation” to support liquidity and market stability.
Analysts believe this may indirectly refer to the role of digital assets.
Trump’s Recent Actions Show Strong Crypto Support
Despite its absence from the strategy document, the Trump administration has taken several pro-crypto steps throughout 2025:
Bitcoin Market Behaviour Explained
Passed the GENIUS Act, setting federal rules for stable coins
Created a national crypto task force
Signed an executive order banning a Federal CBDC (central bank digital currency)
Reduced aggressive crypto enforcement actions across federal agencies
Established a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, filled with forfeited digital assets
Exploring new budget-neutral ways to accumulate additional Bitcoin
Market Reaction: Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $90K
As global markets processed the strategy document, Bitcoin dipped below $90,000, reflecting caution rather than panic.
Investors are now focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, expected this week.
Most traders anticipate a 25 bps rate cut, with CME’s FedWatch tool showing 88.5% probability.
Historically, lower rates encourage risk-on behavior — often bullish for crypto.
Global Outlook
While crypto was omitted from the national security strategy, the administration’s actions suggest that digital assets remain a strategic priority, even if not formally emphasized on paper.
Whether this silence reflects a shift in narrative or simply an evolving framework remains to be seen.
Source: Analysis compiled from publicly available information and original reporting by Cointelegraph.
