With groundbreaking legislation on the horizon, Montana is poised to be at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption. Recently, the Montana House Bill 429 has successfully navigated the crucial committee stage, bringing it one step closer to being debated on the floor of the state House of Representatives. This landmark bill, if passed, would authorize the state to recognize Bitcoin (BTC) as an official reserve asset.

According to LegiScan, a trusted legislative tracking service, House Bill 429 is carefully crafted to enable Montana to invest in both precious metals and digital assets, thus modernizing the state’s approach to financial reserves. This legislative move is designed to establish a special revenue account specifically for such investments, encompassing a wide range of digital properties—cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other emerging digital assets encompassing economic and proprietary rights.

A pivotal clause within the bill restricts investments to precious metals and digital assets with a robust market capitalization, exceeding $750 billion based on prior year’s data. Presently, Bitcoin stands as the sole non-stablecoin crypto qualifying under this criteria, showcasing its dominance and potential as a stable financial reserve.

The urgency and momentum behind this legislative push are reflected in the timeline; the state treasurer will oversee the transfer of up to $50 million from the general fund into this innovative investment account by July 15th, 2025.

This development coincides with a broader movement across the United States, where states such as West Virginia, Texas, Utah, and Arizona are evaluating similar crypto-friendly bills. For instance, West Virginia recently proposed a bill to allocate up to 10% of public funds into digital assets, aiming to diversify and modernize their investment portfolios.

Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $96,264, reflecting a slight dip of 1.96% in the past 24 hours, yet its potential for long-term growth keeps it an attractive prospect for state and personal investments alike.

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*Disclaimer: The content of this article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always perform your own research before making any investment.*

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*The post originally appeared on The Daily Hodl.*

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