The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Race – As it Stands Today

Author

James Caw
January 30, 2025

A Global Shift Towards Bitcoin Reserves

History is not written in whispers; it is carved in thunderous moments. And as of early 2025, the conversation around Strategic Bitcoin Reserves (SBRs) is no longer theoretical – it is becoming policy.

Across the globe, governments and financial institutions are reevaluating their approach to Bitcoin, not as a speculative asset, but as a monetary hedge, a strategic reserve, and a pillar of financial sovereignty.

The United States – A Crypto Reserve on the Horizon?

Trump Administration’s Federal Strategic Crypto Reserve

In a recent interview on Fox News, David Sacks, an advisor to President Trump, confirmed that the administration is actively exploring the creation of a Federal Strategic Crypto Reserve.

It’s highly conerning that Trump intends to add CRYPTO to the reserve, and is a major policy shift for the USA – one that acknowledges Bitcoin as a critical asset in national financial strategy. No longer is the conversation about whether the U.S. should hold Bitcoin; it’s about how much, how soon (and what junk coins will make it in as well!)

Texas Takes the Lead

While federal policy debates continue, Texas has decided to act. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has declared Bitcoin a state priority, introducing Senate Bill 21, which outlines the establishment of a Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

More U.S. states, including Wyoming, Arizona, and New Hampshire, have proposed similar reserve strategies.

Why Strategic Bitcoin Reserves Matter

A Hedge Against Inflation and Currency Devaluation

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s balance sheet exploded from $900 billion in 2008 to over $8 trillion by 2021, eroding purchasing power and disproportionately affecting savers. In South Africa, the Rand has lost over 98% of its value against the U.S. Dollar since 2008.

A Strategic Advantage in Global Trade

Bitcoin is borderless, neutral, and immune to political manipulation. Countries that integrate it into their financial strategy position themselves as leaders in the future of global trade.

Reshaping Monetary Policy

Historically, central banks have relied on gold and foreign exchange reserves. Bitcoin, as digital gold, presents a 21st-century reserve asset with scarcity, portability, and decentralization built into its foundation.

The Global Bitcoin Reserve Race

  • El Salvador – The first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and integrate it into its national reserves. [Source]

  • Czech Republic – The Czech National Bank (CNB) is voting on a proposal to allocate 5% of reserves to Bitcoin on February 6, 2025. [Source]

  • Texas, USA – Senate Bill 21 proposes a state Bitcoin reserve. [Source]

  • United States Federal Reserve – Trump administration is exploring a Federal Bitcoin Reserve. [Source]

  • Illinois, USA – The Illinois Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act has been approved. [Source]

  • South Africa (Umkhonto we Sizwe Proposal) – Mzwanele Manyi, representing the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party, has proposed that 5% of South Africa’s reserves be allocated to Bitcoin. [Source]

What Comes Next?

The Bitcoin Reserve era is officially here.

For individuals, institutions, and governments, the question is no longer IF Bitcoin will play a role in financial reserves – but HOW to secure a position before the landscape shifts permanently.

At SimplB, we help individuals and institutions secure their Bitcoin reserves, ensuring long-term storage, security, and strategic management.

 Get in touch with us today to explore how you can position yourself in this rapidly changing financial world.