In a watershed moment for cryptocurrency’s ascendance into the political mainstream, Vice President JD Vance made history as the first sitting U.S. Vice President to address a Bitcoin conference, delivering a keynote at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Vice President Vance’s historic Bitcoin conference address signals cryptocurrency’s definitive arrival in the American political establishment.
The May 28 address—part of the conference’s “Code + Country” programming track—drew thousands from a total expected attendance of 35,000 Bitcoin enthusiasts, marking a striking evolution in the administration’s stance on digital assets.
Vance, who disclosed personal Bitcoin holdings valued between $250,000 and $500,000, urged crypto owners to maintain political vigilance during his address.
This call to action resonated particularly well at an event celebrating Bitcoin’s milestone price surpassing $100,000—a nearly 60% increase year-over-year that has vindicated early adopters while confounding traditional financial gatekeepers.
The Vice President’s appearance underscores the remarkable metamorphosis in the Trump administration’s cryptocurrency outlook.
Despite former President Trump once dismissing Bitcoin as a “scam,” his second term has pivoted decisively toward crypto advocacy.
After addressing Bitcoin 2024 while campaigning, the administration has systematically dismantled Biden-era regulations with David Sacks serving as the White House’s cryptocurrency czar.
The Vegas conference, streamed globally via Bitcoin Magazine’s channels, featured additional star power with appearances by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, both of whom have invested substantially in various crypto ventures.
This familial embrace of digital assets further cements the administration’s commitment to positioning America as a “Bitcoin superpower,” as promised during the campaign.
Vance’s presence at the conference followed a lucrative $1 million-per-ticket fundraiser that demonstrated the increasing intersection of cryptocurrency wealth and political influence.
While skeptics continue to cite volatility concerns, mainstream financial institutions have increasingly accommodated Bitcoin’s prominence in investment portfolios.
Vance emphasized that while mining remains legal in the United States, evolving regulations at both federal and state levels require continued industry engagement to protect innovation.
Vance strongly advocated for Congress to quickly pass the GENIUS Act to create a comprehensive framework for stablecoins that would further legitimize the industry.
In his keynote address, Vance emphasized Bitcoin as a financial sovereignty tool that gives Americans control over their economic future.
As cryptocurrency continues its inexorable push toward institutional legitimacy, the Vice President’s historic address represents perhaps the most tangible evidence yet that digital assets have secured a permanent place in America’s financial and political architecture.
