The global popularity of cryptocurrencies is reaching new heights, with the number of crypto-friendly countries on the rise, and the United States poised to join this group soon. The repercussions of the cryptocurrency journey that began with Trump are likely to be discussed for years to come, but currently, the focus is shifting towards a different central bank.
Central Bank’s Cryptocurrency Acquisition
Trump advocates for the Federal Reserve to create a Bitcoin $95,430 reserve. While this sounds promising, there are significant challenges on the implementation side. Powell opposes this notion and indicates that the narrative does not garner strong support among Republicans. Additionally, the lack of solid backing from Republicans is discouraging, especially given the legal regulations required for such a reserve.
However, there are also positive developments. Ales Michl, the President of the Czech National Bank (CNB), recently announced that the central bank is discussing Bitcoin as part of its reserve diversification strategy. However, dampen your excitement since discussions alone do not imply that the bank will accumulate BTC.
Bitcoin and Reserves
Companies like MicroStrategy are acquiring BTC to boost their stock prices. El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin nationwide, with hundreds of thousands of BTC in the hands of institutional investors. While the situation for the CNB is a bit complex, it is possible that central banks will consider Bitcoin for reserve diversification in the future.
Especially if the global reputation of cryptocurrencies reaches desired levels under the Trump administration, and if global regulations mature, this scenario should not be surprising. For now, the CNB aims to increase the density of gold in its reserves.