In a series of captivating social media updates and comments over the past week, speculation has arisen that the US Department of Defense (DoD) might officially be preparing to enter the Bitcoin mining arena. This conjecture was ignited by an X post from Michelle Weekley, Director of Product at Byte Federal, a prominent player in the Bitcoin ATM market.
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Weekley stated: “I believe the DoD is set to begin mining Bitcoin.” She included four screenshots of posts on X as corroborative evidence, showcasing various influential figures from the BTC community. While no official announcements have been made by governmental bodies, these screenshots have generated significant discussion among industry observers, particularly in light of the increasing collaboration between the current administration and key industry players.
In the initial post, Michael Saylor commented, “₿ig things are coming.” This statement from March 11, 2025, garnered 4.8 million views. Saylor, the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MicroStrategy, is recognized for his company’s extensive Bitcoin holdings—nearly 500,000 BTC—and he was present at the first-ever White House Crypto Summit ten days ago, prompting immediate speculation regarding his enigmatic post.
The second snapshot from Matthew Pines simply stated, “The room where it happened,” dated March 14, 2025, and seen by 67,000 individuals. Pines serves as the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a think tank based in Washington, DC, which recently hosted the “Bitcoin For America” summit. There, Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act, advocating for the United States to procure 1 million BTC.
The third set of tweets originated from David Bailey, who remarked, “When you believe the show is over but it’s really just the beginning. Expect a significant month,” soon followed by “Embrace the Game Theory,” alluding to Saylor’s claim that “₿ig things are coming.” Bailey is the CEO of BTC Inc., the parent organization of Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference, and has played a crucial role in transforming Donald Trump pro-BTC during his election campaign. The mention of “Game Theory” alongside the promise of a “big month” has led many in the industry to speculate about potential announcements forthcoming.
The fourth post is from Jason Lowery, who stated, “Give it about 3 weeks and it should become clearer,” referencing another tweet that inquired about a change in profile picture. Lowery, an officer in the US Space Force and author of “Softwar,” is known for positing that Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mechanism could serve as a form of strategic national defense.
Interestingly, Lowery liked Weekley’s post on X. She responded with “Just saying…” and shared a screenshot that showed Lowery’s engagement with her post.
These developments come right after President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the United States, which authorizes the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to devise budget-neutral strategies for acquiring more Bitcoin, provided these strategies do not impose additional costs on American taxpayers.
While the order does not explicitly address mining, it suggests that mining may be a viable method for acquiring additional BTC in a “budget-neutral” manner.
Nonetheless, it is crucial to highlight that, so far, no official statement has confirmed any involvement from the DoD, nor is there a defined budget or legislative plan outlining how such a program would be funded or organized.
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