Recent speculation about Donald Trump’s potential Bitcoin strategy could be the catalyst for significant economic change globally. According to macroeconomics expert Mark Moss, the idea of Trump positioning himself as “the Bitcoin president” could lead the United States to adopt a strategic reserve of the cryptocurrency. This approach, similar to other traditional strategic reserves such as oil, would seek to accumulate large amounts of Bitcoin, possibly one million, by purchasing 200,000 BTC annually, as proposed by Senator Cynthia Lummis. Such a move would not only solidify U.S. leadership in the crypto space, but could also trigger a sovereign “fear of missing out” (FOMO), prompting other countries to follow suit.
This strategy would directly impact the cryptocurrency market, as it would generate massive demand for Bitcoin, possibly driving its price up and making it more attractive to other governments. If the United States, under Trump's leadership, establishes this reserve, the value of Bitcoin could reach new heights due to increasing institutional buying. Additionally, G7 and G20 countries could be pressured to adopt similar policies, which would not only affect Bitcoin demand but also the dynamics of global economic power by changing the way governments manage their reserves.
For investors and the global economy, this turn could have both positive and negative consequences. On one hand, cryptocurrency investors would benefit from an expanding market, with greater institutional and sovereign adoption. However, there would also be risks stemming from the inherent volatility of Bitcoin and possible regulatory reactions from governments that do not align with this trend. The impact of this strategy would be broad, affecting global economic stability, monetary policy, and the way countries interact with digital finances.
