Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance urged the crypto community to remain politically active, warning that inaction could allow regulators to stifle Bitcoin’s growth and potential.
Crypto Must Stay Engaged to Shape Its Future
Vance emphasized that political forces, if left unchecked, could significantly impact the future of Bitcoin and other digital assets—even if the technology itself remains sound.
“Unless you guys get involved in politics, politics is going to ignore this industry,” Vance stated. “What happens in the world of bureaucracy will affect even the most valuable technologies.”
He praised the crypto sector’s growing activism throughout 2024 and encouraged participants to sustain the momentum beyond 2026 to secure long-term policy influence.
Bitcoin Reserve: Strategic Step Under Trump Administration
Vance also highlighted the introduction of a Bitcoin Reserve by the Trump administration—signaling a more formal integration of Bitcoin into U.S. economic and strategic planning.
“Bitcoin is owned by about 50 million Americans,” he said. “We want to begin institutionalizing Bitcoin’s strategic importance for the U.S. government.”
A Clear Contrast with China’s Crypto Stance
Drawing attention to China’s restrictive policies on crypto, Vance positioned the U.S. as a potential global leader in pro-Bitcoin regulation.
“If the Communist Republic of China is leaning away from Bitcoin, then maybe the United States ought to be leaning into Bitcoin,” he said.
A Call to Action for the Crypto Community
Vance concluded with a strong message: innovation alone won’t be enough to protect Bitcoin’s future. Only sustained political advocacy can ensure the freedom to innovate and the legitimacy of decentralized assets in the U.S. financial system.
