U.S. Vice President JD Vance

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will deliver a keynote at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on May 28. He is the first sitting Vice President in U.S. history to publicly support Bitcoin at a major event.

The announcement comes as the countdown begins to the three-day conference at The Venetian Las Vegas from May 27 to 29. Organized by BTC Inc., the event will attract over 30,000 attendees from tech, finance and policy sectors.

Vice President Vance will headline the “Code + Country” programming track and his speech is set to start at 9:00 AM PST on May 28.

“This is more than a headline moment — it’s a signal,” said David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc, adding:

“Bitcoin is the most exciting financial innovation in the world. It’s at the forefront of the national conversation.”

Vance’s appearance is a major shift in political engagement with digital assets. While past conferences have had political figures, including President Donald Trump, this will be the first time a sitting Vice President addresses the Bitcoin community.

Last year, Trump spoke at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville. Since returning to the office, Trump has taken bold steps in the bitcoin space, including launching a Bitcoin strategic reserve and adopting new digital asset policies.

Vice President Vance was a U.S. Senator from Ohio before becoming Trump’s running mate. He’s been a consistent Bitcoin supporter. He previously disclosed holding between $250,000 and $500,000 in bitcoin and has been vocal about regulatory overreach.

During his time in the Senate, Vance criticized the SEC for what he called a heavy-handed approach to bitcoin regulation. He also pointed to the 2022 Canadian bank account freezes as evidence of the risks of centralized financial control.

Vance hasn’t been as active in bitcoin-related policy as Trump, but his appearance at Bitcoin 2025 is a big deal. This goes beyond giving a speech — it’s a statement of recognition and gives the Bitcoin industry more cred in the eyes of mainstream finance and the general public.

His keynote will likely cover innovation, financial sovereignty and national resilience — themes that resonate with Bitcoiners and many political conservatives.

The presence of big names like Senator Cynthia Lummis, AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks, and several tech leaders at Bitcoin 2025 shows that Washington is taking Bitcoin more seriously than ever.

His appearance could be a turning point in U.S. Bitcoin policy or at least signal that this administration sees Bitcoin as more than just a fringe technology.