What You Missed at the Big Bitcoin 2025 Conference
So, the Bitcoin 2025 Conference just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and honestly it was kind of a wild ride. Conference held at The Venetian from 27 to 29 May, and over 35,000 people showed up. That includes everyone from casual crypto fans to major investors, politicians, and finance heavyweights. There were more than 400 speakers, and by the end of it, one thing was obvious: Bitcoin isn’t just a tech thing anymore. It’s starting to play a serious role in national finance and global politics.
Day One: All In on Bitcoin
Right out of the gate, things got intense. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. took the stage and basically made it clear that the Trump family sees Bitcoin as a big part of the future. Eric made a bold statement “Everybody in the world wants Bitcoin.” Whether you agree or not, that kind of comment says a lot about where the conversation is headed.
Donald Trump Jr. went even further. He backed something called the BITCOIN Act, which would let the U.S. government start building a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve; the idea is to buy up to 1 million BTC over five years using existing federal funds. No new taxes, just a shift in strategy.
Senator Cynthia Lummis also confirmed that once the stablecoin legislation is done, the Senate plans to turn its focus toward making that Bitcoin reserve a reality.
And then JD Vance, now Vice President, said something that caught my attention: 50 million Americans already own Bitcoin, and he thinks that number’s going to double soon. He also made a point to encourage people in the crypto space to stay active in politics, which honestly makes sense if you want good laws around digital assets.
Michael Saylor, of course, showed up and made a wild prediction. He said that once Wall Street holds 10% of the Bitcoin supply, the price will hit $1 million per coin. Say what you want about Saylor, but his confidence is unshaken.
Finance Pros Say Bitcoin Belongs in Your Portfolio
It wasn’t just politicians talking. Robert Mitchnick from BlackRock yeah, that investors should consider putting 1–2% of their portfolio into Bitcoin. Nothing too extreme, just enough to get exposure.
Matthew Sigel from VanEck echoed that idea. He even suggested that the U.S. government should treat Bitcoin like part of its national reserves just like gold or foreign currencies. It was interesting to see guys from traditional finance speaking so openly in Bitcoin’s favor.
Day Two: Bitcoin Goes Global
If the first day was about bold ideas in the U.S., day two made one thing clear: this is going global fast.
The biggest surprise? Pakistan announced that they’re planning to create their own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. That’s a huge move from a country that’s been slowly warming up to crypto. Earlier this year, they launched something called the Pakistan Crypto Council, and now this. Seems like they’re not just experimenting they’re going all in.
Back at the conference, the crowd was massive. Over 35,000 people were there by day two, and the energy was hard to ignore. Panels, keynotes, meetups the entire venue felt like a glimpse into what the future of finance might actually look like.
The U.S. Is Getting Serious About Bitcoin
In case you missed it earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order back in March to kick off the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The plan is to buy up 1 million BTC over five years, and it’ll be funded using money that’s already part of the federal budget.
David Sacks, who’s got experience in both Silicon Valley and the crypto world, is leading the group that’s figuring out how this will actually work. Their goal is to help shape U.S. policy around Bitcoin and maybe make it a core part of how the country manages its money in the future.
Prices Didn’t Soar — But the Shift Feels Real
You’d think with all this hype, Bitcoin’s price would go up, right? Weirdly, it didn’t. In fact, it dipped a bit around 2.2% and ended up hovering just over $107,000. Other coins like Solana, XRP, and Ethereum also slipped a bit. But honestly, that didn’t seem to kill the vibe.
Jack Dorsey’s company, Block, announced that Square will start supporting Bitcoin payments in 2025, which feels like a big step toward everyday adoption. Oh, and Trump Media is apparently putting $2.5 billion into Bitcoin. Yep. That’s a billion with a “b.”
So… What Now?
After three full days of non-stop announcements, big names, and new ideas, it’s clear that Bitcoin isn’t just something people mess around with on Reddit anymore. It’s being discussed in the White House, it’s showing up in government policy, and it’s getting attention from some of the biggest firms on Wall Street.
Whether you’re deep into crypto or just watching from the sidelines, there’s no denying it anymore Bitcoin is playing a bigger role in the world’s financial future.
It’ll be interesting to see where things go from here. But if the Bitcoin 2025 Conference showed us anything, it’s that the momentum is real and it’s only picking up speed.
