A bipartisan group of Florida state lawmakers introduced legislation to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — proposing that the state allocate up to $1–2 billion from its treasury surplus to purchase and hold Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset, positioning Florida as a potential leader in state-level crypto adoption.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bradford Merrill (R) and Sen. Rosalind Hayes (D), would direct the State Board of Administration to acquire Bitcoin incrementally over five years, with strict custody requirements (multi-sig cold storage via licensed institutional providers) and a mandate to hold indefinitely unless approved by supermajority vote. Proponents cite Florida’s pro-business climate, Governor DeSantis’ existing crypto-friendly policies, and the success of corporate treasuries like MicroStrategy as precedents.
Key provisions:
- Initial funding from the state’s $12 billion budget surplus
- Annual reporting on holdings and unrealized gains/losses
- Potential integration with state pension funds for limited exposure
- Tax incentives for Florida-based Bitcoin mining using renewable energy
Supporters argue the reserve would hedge against inflation, attract tech talent, and generate asymmetric returns — with one sponsor stating: “Florida should lead the nation in embracing sound money for the digital age.” Critics warn of volatility risks to taxpayer funds and potential conflicts with federal securities oversight.
The proposal comes amid growing state-level interest in Bitcoin reserves (following Texas and New Hampshire pilots) and national discussions around a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Bitcoin price held steady near $97,200 on the news, with analysts noting increased search volume for “state Bitcoin reserve” queries.
The story gained rapid traction across crypto communities starting January 8, with bill text screenshots, sponsor quotes, treasury surplus breakdowns, and “Florida leads” memes flooding feeds. Policy watchers and Bitcoin advocates are debating whether this could spark a wave of state-level adoption.
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