National Bitcoin Reserve under Trump stays a long shot

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    "Bitcoin holding near $76K well below its post-election highs reduces political pressure for a reserve announcement in the near term.",
    "Resolves via The New York Times per the Kalshi contract; definitional scope of a 'National Bitcoin Reserve' may affect settlement if any partial or executive-order-based action is taken."
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