In a move that further signals the White House’s alignment with digital assets, Vice President JD Vance is set to headline the Bitcoin 2025 conference later this month in Las Vegas. Organizers confirmed on Friday that Vance will deliver the keynote address, making him the first sitting U.S. vice president to publicly endorse Bitcoin on such a prominent stage.
The announcement comes almost exactly a year after President Donald Trump made headlines of his own by speaking at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville during his re-election campaign. His appearance was widely viewed as a pivotal moment in the political mainstreaming of the crypto sector—galvanizing digital asset supporters and helping secure electoral momentum in November.
Vance’s upcoming keynote at the Venetian Hotel not only underscores the administration’s consistent pro-Bitcoin stance but also elevates the political gravitas of the conference itself. According to sources familiar with the VP’s schedule, his remarks will highlight themes such as financial innovation, digital sovereignty, and Bitcoin’s role in future-proofing American infrastructure.
Vance Brings Bitcoin Cred to the Stage
Vice President JD Vance’s participation at Bitcoin 2025 is more than symbolic—it represents a continuation of President Trump’s evolving crypto playbook. At last year’s event, Trump declared that “all future Bitcoin should be mined on U.S. soil” and urged long-term holders to keep their coins, calling Bitcoin a pillar of economic security and national competitiveness.
Vance’s crypto credibility is well documented. During his 2021 Senate campaign, he disclosed owning between $100,000 and $250,000 in Bitcoin, and before entering politics, he worked closely with tech billionaire Peter Thiel, a major early backer of decentralized finance and blockchain infrastructure. That background lends added weight to his upcoming remarks and signals that the administration sees Bitcoin as more than a campaign slogan—it’s policy.
Trump’s Family and Officials Join VP Vance on Stage
Since returning to office in January, President Donald Trump has made digital assets a core component of his economic vision. He has established a national Bitcoin reserve, ordered the creation of a multi-asset digital reserve, and signed the country’s first crypto-specific legislation into law. His administration’s SEC has also reversed several high-profile enforcement actions, marking a dramatic policy shift from the regulatory posture of the previous administration.
Trump’s own foray into crypto—including a Solana-based meme coin launched just days before his inauguration—has stirred controversy. Critics argue the move blurs ethical lines between public office and private profit. But within the industry, the move is largely seen as a symbolic and practical green light, with regulatory loosening viewed as a key unlock for innovation.
Bitcoin 2025 will showcase this new alignment. Alongside VP JD Vance’s historic keynote, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and David Sacks—the White House’s point man on AI and crypto policy—are all slated to speak. The event, taking place May 27–29, will serve as a high-profile testament to the administration’s full-throttle embrace of the digital asset sector.
Quick Facts
- Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote at Bitcoin 2025, the first U.S. VP to do so.
- The event will be held in Las Vegas from May 27–29 at the Venetian Hotel.
- Vance’s remarks will emphasize Bitcoin’s role in innovation, sovereignty, and economic resilience.
- President Trump’s sons and top crypto advisor David Sacks will also speak at the conference.
