Kentucky introduces bill to invest state funds in Bitcoin reserve

Kentucky introduces bill to invest state funds in Bitcoin reserve
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2025-2-8 17:49

Kentucky State Representative Theodore Joseph Roberts on February 6 introduced a groundbreaking bill, KY HB376, that would authorize the State Investment Commission to invest up to 10% of the state’s excess reserves into digital assets, primarily Bitcoin.

This move makes Kentucky the 16th US state to explore the potential of cryptocurrency in state financial strategies.

Notably, the proposed legislation does not explicitly name Bitcoin (BTC) but sets criteria that only Bitcoin currently meets.

According to the bill, the digital assets that the state should use should have a minimum market capitalization of $750 billion averaged over the previous calendar year.

With Bitcoin’s current market cap at $1.9 trillion, it stands as the only digital asset eligible under this bill, seeing that Ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency, currently has a market cap of around $332.589 billion.

16 US states have so far proposed Bitcoin reserve bills

Kentucky’s initiative is not isolated; it’s part of a broader trend across the United States where states are grappling with how to integrate digital currencies into their financial systems.

States like Arizona, Florida, Alabama, Massachusets, New Hampshire, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wyoming, and Kansas are also in the process of introducing or advancing similar cryptocurrency legislation.

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Utah, in particular, has made notable progress with its Bitcoin reserve law, HB230, which has already passed the House and is now heading to the Senate for further deliberation.

However, not all states are moving forward at the same pace.

North Dakota and Wyoming have experienced legislative setbacks with their proposals for Bitcoin reserves, highlighting the complexities and differing opinions on cryptocurrency regulation across the nation.

The introduction of a Bitcoin reserve bill in Kentucky could set a precedent, influencing not only other states but potentially sparking discussions at the federal level about how to classify and manage Bitcoin in public reserves.

Anndy Lian, a noted author and intergovernmental blockchain expert, in a note to Cointegraph, stated that Kentucky’s move might accelerate regulatory clarity but also warns of the risk of creating a patchwork of state-level regulations that could complicate national policy.

According to Polymarket, there’s a 46% chance that by the end of 2025, there could be a nationwide Bitcoin reserve bill, indicating growing acceptance and possibly even normalization of cryptocurrencies within government financial strategies.

The probability of a Bitcoin reserve in the US in 2025 by Polymarket The economic and security considerations

Investing state funds in Bitcoin introduces both opportunities and risks.

On one hand, it represents an innovative approach to diversify state investments potentially leading to significant returns.

On the other, the notorious volatility of Bitcoin (BTC) poses risks, especially concerning taxpayer funds.

Should Bitcoin’s value plummet, there would be implications for state finances, necessitating robust custody solutions, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and clear exit strategies to mitigate potential losses.

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