WHO WE ARE
The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization researching the policy and societal implications of Bitcoin and emerging monetary networks.
About BPI
We are the leading non-profit, non-partisan think tank dedicated to advancing sound Bitcoin policy through research, education, and direct engagement with policymakers.
Based in Washington, DC, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has worked since 2021 to bridge the critical knowledge gap between Bitcoin's technical reality and its policy implications. Our location in the nation's capital enables us to work directly with Congress, federal agencies, and policymakers to ensure that legislative and regulatory decisions are informed by accurate, unbiased analysis that serves the public interest.
As Bitcoin becomes increasingly central to America's economic and strategic future — from the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to its role in energy infrastructure — the need for informed policy has never been more urgent. BPI provides the research, education, and expertise necessary to help America lead in the digital asset revolution while protecting consumers and preserving individual liberty.
What We Do
Research That Drives Policy
We produce authoritative research on Bitcoin's role in national security, energy systems, financial inclusion, and monetary policy. Our work has informed Executive Orders, Congressional hearings, federal agency rulemaking, and state-level legislation across the country.
Education That Empowers Action
Through briefings, workshops, and our flagship Congressional Fellowship Program, we've educated hundreds of policymakers and their staff on Bitcoin fundamentals. We translate complex technical concepts into clear policy frameworks that enable informed decision-making.
Engagement That Shapes Outcomes
We work directly with federal agencies, Congressional offices, and state governments to craft practical, innovation-friendly Bitcoin policies. Our experts testify before Congress, advise on landmark initiatives, provide real-time analysis of emerging developments, and serve as trusted sources for the press to ensure accurate, timely coverage of Bitcoin topics.
Annual Bitcoin Policy Summit
The annual Bitcoin Policy Summit brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and researchers for the premier conference on Bitcoin policy. This two-day event in Washington, D.C. features keynote addresses from government officials, panel discussions on emerging regulatory frameworks, and working sessions that shape the national Bitcoin policy agenda.
Our Impact
Our Research Areas
Mining & Energy
Bitcoin mining's role in grid stabilization, renewable energy development, and America's energy independence strategy
Future of Money
Bitcoin's impact on monetary policy, central banking, and the evolving global financial architecture
National Security & Geoeconomics
Bitcoin as a tool of statecraft and its implications for U.S. strategic competition
Financial Inclusion & Human Rights
How Bitcoin enables financial access and preserves individual liberty in the digital age
Independent Research
Our research is conducted independently without direction from bitcoin companies, exchanges, or other interested entities, ensuring our policy analysis remains objective and free from industry bias. While we maintain a focus on sound bitcoin policy, our conclusions are driven by evidence and principle rather than predetermined outcomes or special interests.
History of the Organization
BPI was founded in 2021 out of a growing need for informed Bitcoin policy research in the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem, launching with approximately 10 research fellows. Following the FTX collapse, BPI hosted its first Bitcoin Policy Summit in 2023, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to dispel myths about Bitcoin’s role in the collapse and address critical regulatory challenges. By early 2025, the organization had expanded to nearly 25 fellows and advisors, supported by a core team of 10 professionals working in-person from its Washington, DC headquarters. This growth has positioned BPI at the center of cryptocurrency policy discussions as a leading advocate for Bitcoin's unique properties and value propositions.