Imagine the U.S. holding hundreds of thousands of Bitcoins. That’s the idea Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, recently floated. He predicts the U.S. government could acquire up to 400,000 Bitcoins in 2025. Why? To establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve that could reshape how Bitcoin fits into the global economy.
What Is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?
Think of a Bitcoin Reserve as a national stash of Bitcoin, just like how countries hold gold reserves. Green believes this move would not just strengthen the role Bitcoin plays in the financial world but also reinforce the U.S. dollar’s influence in a digital-first economy. He described it as a smart geopolitical play that could drive a massive wave of Bitcoin adoption.
This prediction isn’t coming out of thin air. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed the Bitcoin Act of 2024, which aims for the U.S. to acquire one million Bitcoins over five years. While that target might seem ambitious, Green thinks a scaled-back version—between 300,000 and 400,000 Bitcoins—sounds realistic.
Could This Trigger a Bitcoin Bull Run?
According to Green, if the U.S. accumulates that many Bitcoin, we could see an enormous spike in demand. This would likely push Bitcoin prices higher, creating what’s often called a “bull market“—a time when prices keep climbing. He sees this as a moment that could reshape not just Bitcoin’s price but financial markets as a whole. (Editor: What we might also see happening is that nation states will start a race to buy as much Bitcoin at the best prices.)
What’s the Bigger Picture?
Some experts are pointing to even more reasons to be optimistic about Bitcoin in 2025. For instance, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes that a friendlier regulatory environment, possibly under Donald Trump, could unlock massive demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He notes that when Trump first took office in 2016, Bitcoin responded positively. Ju predicts the same could happen again, saying, “The United States now has the most bullish administration in the 15-year history of Bitcoin.”
Ju also believes that eased regulations could encourage wider adoption of Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other crypto assets, making 2025 a promising year for digital currencies.
Trump will make #Bitcoin strong. https://t.co/muCWP2jyyr pic.twitter.com/INbiOjLON4
— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) January 2, 2025
While he is bullish on the new U.S. president, Ju said earlier this week to be hesitant about the U.S. establishing a Bitcoin Reserve soon. “I personally support the idea of Bitcoin Standard,” he said on X. “However, I question whether the U.S., while continuing to grow as other economies stagnate, would adopt Bitcoin as a strategic asset.”
Where Is Bitcoin Now?
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $98,060, showing a 1.4% increase in the last 24 hours. While the market fluctuates daily, many analysts see long-term potential tied to events like the U.S. possibly building a Bitcoin reserve.
Whether the U.S. follows through on these predictions remains to be seen, but it’s an exciting possibility for anyone interested in the future of the flagship cryptocurrency and money in general. Follow us at HowToBuyBitcoin.org to stay informed about the latest developments.