U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has issued a direct call to the crypto industry: stay politically active or risk being sidelined. His remarks at the Bitcoin 2025 conference underscored how critical it is for the community to remain engaged in shaping public policy.

Bureaucracy Can Undermine Innovation

Vance cautioned that bureaucratic inertia and regulatory overreach could threaten even the most transformative technologies like Bitcoin.

“Unless you guys get involved in politics, politics is going to ignore this industry,” Vance warned. “What happens in the world of bureaucracy will affect even the most valuable technologies.”

He applauded the community’s activism in 2024, crediting it with influencing national conversations and urged them to keep the momentum going into future election cycles.

Trump-Backed Bitcoin Reserve Highlights Strategic Commitment

Under President Trump’s leadership, the government has taken steps to formalize its position on Bitcoin, including launching a Bitcoin Reserve. Vance called it a significant step in recognizing Bitcoin’s growing economic influence.

“Bitcoin is owned by about 50 million Americans,” he noted. “We’re working to embed its strategic relevance into U.S. policy.”

Framing Bitcoin as a Geopolitical Asset

Vance pointed to global trends, particularly in China, to frame Bitcoin as not just a financial tool but a geopolitical asset. While China tightens restrictions, the U.S. has an opportunity to lead in pro-crypto regulation.

“If the Communist Republic of China is leaning away from Bitcoin, then maybe the United States ought to be leaning into Bitcoin,” he asserted.

Policy Engagement Is Now a Strategic Imperative

Vance’s message was clear: Bitcoin needs allies in government to thrive. As regulation tightens worldwide, community involvement in political advocacy could define the future of crypto in the United States.