The focus keyphrase is the BITCOIN Act, and it is front and center on Capitol Hill today as US lawmakers tap high-profile advocates to advance a proposed national Bitcoin reserve strategy. According to organizers, a roundtable featuring Michael Saylor and Fundstrat CEO Tom Lee is taking place today, September 16, 2025, to advocate for the legislation.
What the BITCOIN Act proposes
The BITCOIN Act, reintroduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative Nick Begich, seeks to have the U.S. government acquire one million Bitcoin over five years. Supporters say the BITCOIN Act would rely on budget-neutral strategies. These include reevaluating Treasury gold certificates and tapping tariff revenue to fund purchases without burdening taxpayers.
Backers argue the BITCOIN Act could position the U.S. alongside nations testing digital reserve diversification. However, details on execution timelines and market impact remain to be clarified.
Why Saylor and Lee are in the spotlight
Michael Saylor recently highlighted that MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy has delivered 91% annualized returns. He said it outperformed the so-called Magnificent 7 tech stocks. Meanwhile, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee noted Bitcoin and Ethereum are surpassing sectors like AI and cybersecurity in performance. Their commentary is fueling interest in the BITCOIN Act among policymakers and industry advocates.
Against that backdrop, today’s roundtable is expected to surface practical considerations for the BITCOIN Act, including acquisition mechanisms, custody, and transparency. As a result, observers will watch for signals on how budget-neutral tools might work in practice.
Key points under discussion
- Target: one million BTC over five years.
- Funding: budget-neutral methods, per sponsors.
- Tools cited: Treasury gold certificates, tariff revenue.
- Advocates: Michael Saylor, Tom Lee, and other crypto voices.
However, the proposal’s legislative path remains uncertain. Therefore, market participants may withhold judgment until more specifics emerge.
For background on Bitcoin’s market dynamics, see this overview. For related reading on digital dollar alternatives, review our guide to how stablecoins work.
