Bhutan's Bitcoin reserve has quietly risen to over $1.1 billion, making this small kingdom in the Himalayas a unique player in the national asset arena.

According to data from Arkham Intelligence, Druk Holdings – the government-owned investment fund of Bhutan – is believed to have accumulated over 12,500 BTC, demonstrating a strong commitment to digital assets as countries increasingly view crypto as a strategic asset.

Bhutan's Bitcoin Reserve | Source: Arkham Intelligence

Strategic reserve

Although Bhutan's investment in crypto is no longer new, its status as one of the largest Bitcoin-holding countries has attracted attention following Donald Trump's election victory.

Crypto community supporters have long hoped that the U.S. will establish a Bitcoin reserve, especially after Trump publicly supported digital assets and eased regulations. Many lawmakers have proposed draft legislation to create such a reserve for the U.S., and Trump has previously stated that he would ensure the U.S. retains its current Bitcoin holdings.

Bhutan, a country that began building its Bitcoin reserve through mining activities years ago, is now at the center of this global dialogue. This is not because Bhutan is leading a new movement, but because this nation exemplifies how small economies can approach digital assets.

The growth in value of Bhutan's Bitcoin reserve demonstrates a forward-thinking strategy that could serve as a reference model for economies seeking to diversify beyond traditional reserve assets.

Trump's business-friendly policies and willingness to ease regulations have sparked hopes that his administration could accept Bitcoin as a strategic asset, completely changing how the U.S. manages its national reserves.

Financial analysts believe that a U.S. Bitcoin reserve could reshape the national asset landscape, encouraging other countries to adopt similar policies. This has led to much speculation about which country would be the first to publicly announce its intention to accumulate Bitcoin.

Acceptance by nations

Dennis Porter, CEO of the Satoshi Act Fund, recently sparked curiosity by challenging people to 'guess' the first country to start accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset, suggesting that he knows the answer.

Some people suggest he is referring to the U.S., however, other rumors suggest it could be one of several other countries, including Qatar and the UAE – both of which have long been the focus of unverified speculation.

Julian Fahrer, CEO of Apollo, has published a list of the top eight sovereign wealth funds, including the UAE, China, and Norway, all of which have strong potential to integrate Bitcoin into their national reserves.

Unverified reports have fueled further speculation, particularly rumors about an unidentified entity buying 100 Bitcoin daily over an extended period. Initially thought to be Qatar, this activity remains unconfirmed, leaving open the possibility of whether this could be the move of a government agency or a large investment organization.

If the Trump administration truly pursues a Bitcoin reserve, it would mark an unprecedented shift in U.S. financial policy, with the potential to impact global markets and usher in a new era of digital asset acceptance by nations worldwide.


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