In recent years, we’ve heard Bitcoin described in almost every possible way: a speculative asset, a store of value, digital money, digital gold, a financial bubble…
But maybe a new phase is starting now.
A phase where Bitcoin could be seen not only as an investment, but even as a national strategic asset.
In the United States, a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has been created, a strategic reserve linked to the Bitcoin held by the U.S. government. (Ref.)
Yet just a few years ago, many governments spoke about crypto almost exclusively in terms of risks, regulation, or speculation.
Now instead, we’re starting to hear expressions like “digital gold”, “digital Fort Knox”, and strategic reserve. (Ref.)
The narrative is changing, my friends.
According to some analyses, the United States may choose to hold part of its seized Bitcoin instead of selling it immediately on the market.
And if states start accumulating Bitcoin as a strategic resource… are we still just talking about a simple cryptocurrency?
It’s interesting to see how an asset that was born as an alternative to traditional systems is increasingly attracting the attention of nation states.
After all, some historical transformations always seem unlikely… until they become normal.
The debate around Bitcoin, between speculative asset and store of value, will likely stay with us for a long time.
But I believe the future of finance will become increasingly tied to the code… of BTC. For me, Bitcoin will become a global store of value.
And to think it all started with two pizzas paid for with 10,000 Bitcoin.
It was May 22, 2010: the first “real” transaction made with Bitcoin.
From Bitcoin Pizza Day to the strategic reserve of the United States: the story has only just begun!
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