In a recent X post, Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platform, proposed a plan for the U.S. to address its national debt using Bitcoin reserves.
He suggested that by purchasing Bitcoin and holding it for 20 years, the U.S. could eventually use these reserves to pay off its debt. This idea has generated considerable buzz in the crypto community.
Rochard outlined a three-step strategy: buy Bitcoin, hold it for two decades, and then use it to clear national debt. His proposal has ignited discussions, especially given the current economic concerns about a potential U.S. recession. He believes this approach could offer a solution to the country’s economic issues.
Some skeptics questioned the feasibility, pointing out the unknown future size of the national debt. Rochard responded with confidence, predicting that Bitcoin’s value will exceed the debt in the long run, underscoring his strong belief in Bitcoin’s potential.
Former President Donald Trump also recently suggested that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could help mitigate the national debt. This statement has attracted significant interest from investors.
The U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill has been moved to the Senate Banking Committee for further review, a development highlighted by Senator Cynthia Lummis as a significant milestone for the crypto sector.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has reignited discussion around Bitcoin’s long-term parabolic trajectory by sharing an updated version of what he now calls the “Bitcoin Banana.”
Bitcoin is once again mirroring global liquidity trends—and that could have major implications in the days ahead.
The crypto market is showing signs of cautious optimism. While prices remain elevated, sentiment indicators and trading activity suggest investors are stepping back to reassess risks rather than diving in further.
Citigroup analysts say the key to Bitcoin’s future isn’t mining cycles or halving math—it’s ETF inflows.