U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Could Trigger Global Crypto Competition, According to Bernstein

A recent Bernstein research report reveals that the U.S. government is considering the creation of a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, which could trigger a global rush among nations to accumulate the digital asset.

The report, led by Gautam Chhugani, highlights the potential structural implications of such a move, raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve or the U.S. Treasury would be responsible for acquiring BTC, and if the Federal Reserve would need legislative approval for those purchases.

The report outlines several potential strategies for financing Bitcoin acquisitions, including issuing new debt, selling a portion of U.S. gold reserves, or utilizing approximately $20 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from criminal organizations.

These mechanisms could enable the U.S. to build a Bitcoin reserve, which could influence other countries to follow suit, further embedding BTC in global reserves as an alternative to traditional assets like gold.

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Such a development could fuel competition among governments, prompting them to pursue Bitcoin as a key component of their sovereign wealth. Bernstein suggests that this could reshape global finance, positioning Bitcoin as a dominant reserve asset.

Alongside these discussions, the Trump administration has also proposed the creation of a sovereign wealth fund aimed at investing in major U.S. crypto companies. This fund could strengthen the U.S.’s position in the blockchain sector, potentially influencing future Bitcoin price growth.

Analysts at Bernstein suggest that investors should prepare for the next phase of the Bitcoin bull market, particularly in Bitcoin-related stocks, as these changes unfold.

Alexander Zdravkov