New Hampshire Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Bitcoin States
New Hampshire became the first US state to enact a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law when Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 302 on May 6, 2025. The law authorizes the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds — approximately $181 million — in digital assets with a market cap over $500 billion (currently only Bitcoin qualifies) and in precious metals, via direct purchase or ETF. The reserve is managed by the NH State Treasury and can hold spot Bitcoin or Bitcoin ETF shares.
Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- Income Tax
- No
- Abbreviation
- NH
- Notable Legislation
- HB 302 (2025)
- Bitcoin Mining Rights
- Yes
- Strategic Btc Reserve
- Yes
- Bitcoin Friendly Score
- very high
- Reserve Authorized Usd
- 181000000
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