Montana, USA Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies
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Montana, USA Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies

Montana rejected a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in 2025 but supports crypto through its 'Bitcoin Rights' law, banning CBDCs and fostering mining with no state income tax.

Bitcoin Reserves

0 BTC
HB 429 ($50M) rejected Feb 2025

Regulatory Stance

Friendly
No state income tax; pro-mining

Government Activity

Bitcoin Rights law passed
No reserve or blockchain task force

Montana Cryptocurrency Profile

State BTC Reserves % of Global Holdings Legal Status Last Updated Key Policies
Montana, USA 0 BTC 0% Friendly 2025-05-21
  • HB 429 proposed $50M investment in Bitcoin and digital assets but rejected February 24, 2025
  • โ€œBitcoin Rightsโ€ law (passed April 2025) bans CBDCs, protects self-custody, mining, and node operations, pending governorโ€™s signature
  • No state income tax; federal capital gains tax (15โ€“20%) applies to crypto profits
  • Crypto not legal tender; regulated under federal securities and state money transmission laws
  • ~100,000 residents (~9% of population) use crypto; $2B in transactions (2023โ€“2024)
  • No state-backed blockchain or crypto payment initiatives
  • Mining operations supported due to low energy costs and favorable regulations