New Hampshire Enacts Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Law

New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to authorize a Bitcoin reserve law with the passage of House Bill 302 on May 6, 2025. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the law, empowering state treasurers to invest in cryptocurrency. The law’s approval signals potential changes in state treasury management, reflecting growing interest in digital assets as investment tools. New Hampshire first state to approve crypto reserve law, boosting innovation has attracted attention across the financial community, potentially influencing other states’ policies. New Hampshire Allocates Up to 5% in Bitcoin Reserves Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 into law, allowing New Hampshire to allocate public funds to Bitcoin and qualifying digital assets. Representative Keith Ammon and Majority Leader Jason Osborne spearheaded the bill, with support from the New Hampshire Blockchain Council. The law mandates Bitcoin investments capped at 5% of the state’s total funds . With a current market capitalization surpassing $1.87 trillion , Bitcoin is the only asset meeting the criteria. The law takes effect within 60 days, introducing digital assets into New Hampshire’s investment strategy. Governor Ayotte celebrated the legal milestone on Twitter, stating, “New Hampshire is once again First in the Nation!” Dennis Porter of the Satoshi Action Fund described the law as a blueprint for national adoption . Bitcoin Surges to $94,636 Amid State-Level Approvals Did you know? New Hampshire’s Bitcoin reserve law marks a pioneering moment, potentially influencing the 37 U.S. states considering similar bills for digital asset investments. Bitcoin, symbolized by BTC, is circulating at a price of $94,636.72 , with a market cap of approximately $1.88 trillion . CoinMarketCap reports 66.29% market dominance, and a 24-hour trading volume of nearly $23.83 billion . Recent trends include a 19.25% increase over 30 days. Research from Coincu suggests New Hampshire’s legislation may prompt a shift in state-level asset management, potentially leading to strengthened regulatory frameworks and increased institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency investments.