The US government is considering selling part of its gold reserves to purchase Bitcoin as a modern hedge against inflation.Bitcoin's rising institutional adoption and limited supply challenge the dominance of gold in central bank holdings.The US government currently holds 198,109 BTC, valued at around $15.69 billion, and may use the Exchange Stabilization Fund for a Bitcoin purchase.The Bitcoin Act 2024 could drive long-term accumulation of Bitcoin in the US financial system.