The idea of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S. has caught the attention of Deutsche Bank, which sees it as a move with significant economic implications.
The German banking giant believes that by officially holding Bitcoin, the U.S. could strengthen its financial position while also shaping global regulatory trends.
According to Deutsche Bank, Bitcoin shares key characteristics with gold, particularly its scarcity due to a fixed supply. Unlike other digital assets, its decentralized nature and strong security make it a reliable store of value. Since it has never suffered a security breach, analysts view it as a “hard reserve asset” capable of offering financial stability.
One of Bitcoin’s advantages, the bank notes, is its minimal correlation with traditional investments, making it a useful tool for portfolio diversification. Additionally, holding Bitcoin over the long term could provide the U.S. with a hedge against inflation and potential weaknesses in the dollar.
Beyond direct financial benefits, the move could also position the U.S. as a leader in shaping global Bitcoin policies, similar to how it once influenced the gold standard. If Bitcoin continues to rise in value, some experts even suggest it could help ease national debt burdens.
Reports indicate that a major portion of the reserve will come from Bitcoin confiscated by law enforcement, reducing the need for taxpayer funding. The government is also exploring other budget-neutral strategies to expand its holdings without additional financial strain.
Rumble has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 188 BTC for $17.1 million as part of its long-term strategy to integrate digital assets into its corporate treasury.
Russia, under mounting financial sanctions, is cautiously testing the waters of regulated cryptocurrency investment.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings with a fresh purchase of 162 BTC, pushing its total stash to 3,050 BTC.
Despite Bitcoin’s price struggles, large investors have continued to accumulate, adding over 65,000 BTC in the past month.