Everything you wanted to know about Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

[As-Soon-As]

The steps that Iran has taken at the present time are very good for them, because they will accept money through Bitcoin. They will accept money through Bitcoin from every oil ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept money through Bitcoin, they will be able to increase their Bitcoin reserves quickly.
And the country that has been economically damaged due to the war will be able to become economically self-sufficient very quickly, in the current situation, due to this step taken by Iran, their country will be able to increase the amount of Bitcoin reserves. And the country will be able to move forward more.

[Just Say]

The steps that Iran has taken at the present time are very good for them, because they will accept money through Bitcoin. They will accept money through Bitcoin from every oil ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept money through Bitcoin, they will be able to increase their Bitcoin reserves quickly.
And the country that has been economically damaged due to the war will be able to become economically self-sufficient very quickly, in the current situation, due to this step taken by Iran, their country will be able to increase the amount of Bitcoin reserves. And the country will be able to move forward more.

Yes, that's correct Iran will accept Bitcoin as a transit fee from every ship carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz this is what we are observing but you should notice why they are doing this. Do you know during wars, many people choose gold or stable coins to reduce risk but at the moment everyone can see that Iran has taken a far-sighted step because after the start of the ongoing war, the world market has become turbulent, especially due to the lack of oil however even then we noticed the price of Bitcoin is increasing relatively.

Maybe this is one of the reasons why Iran accepts Bitcoin from every ship because this currency can increase even in a crisis, besides, according to my knowledge, Iran may also want to accept Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation in their country by taking transit fees from these oil tankers. Another thing you should note is that one dollar is equal to 1,315,000 Iranian rials.

Sharing his insights, Anuj Chaudhary, Founder, INRGrid Stable, said, "As geopolitical tensions escalate during the Iran war, Bitcoin has risen nearly 10%. It has outperformed both gold and the US dollar, signaling a shift in what investors value in crisis. Unlike traditional safe havens, Bitcoin is not just an asset you hold.

[HelliumZ]

The steps that Iran has taken at the present time are very good for them, because they will accept money through Bitcoin. They will accept money through Bitcoin from every oil ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept money through Bitcoin, they will be able to increase their Bitcoin reserves quickly.
And the country that has been economically damaged due to the war will be able to become economically self-sufficient very quickly, in the current situation, due to this step taken by Iran, their country will be able to increase the amount of Bitcoin reserves. And the country will be able to move forward more.

Among the steps Iran has taken, the most important step is to accept oil tolls through Bitcoin, especially since the value of the Iranian currency is so low that accepting payments in Iranian currency at this time would cause huge economic losses for Iran.
Moreover, due to inflation, the value of the Iranian currency is very low, which is why Iranians are collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz in Chinese yuan instead of their own currency. And Iran is accepting payments in bitcoin as well as yuan. Because the highest Iranian currency is a million dollar note, the inflation rate is very high.

[Patrol69]

The steps that Iran has taken at the present time are very good for them, because they will accept money through Bitcoin. They will accept money through Bitcoin from every oil ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept money through Bitcoin, they will be able to increase their Bitcoin reserves quickly.
And the country that has been economically damaged due to the war will be able to become economically self-sufficient very quickly, in the current situation, due to this step taken by Iran, their country will be able to increase the amount of Bitcoin reserves. And the country will be able to move forward more.

I don't know if you are aware of this, but the contribution of Bitcoin is quite important behind Iran's survival on the battlefield. Iran is a country where they officially mine a lot of Bitcoin. Whereas in other countries the cost of Bitcoin mining is comparatively much higher, in Iran the cost of Bitcoin mining is very easy and they can easily mine a Bitcoin at a low cost and after mining a Bitcoin completely they convert that Bitcoin into US dollars and this is how they have sustained themselves in the war and there are some important reasons behind the decision they have made now. They basically want to be Bitcoin-centric because they know very well that the future world will be Bitcoin-dependent, so if they can make a large reserve of Bitcoin in advance, it will play a big role in changing the economic situation of their country.

[moneystery]

The steps that Iran has taken at the present time are very good for them, because they will accept money through Bitcoin. They will accept money through Bitcoin from every oil ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept money through Bitcoin, they will be able to increase their Bitcoin reserves quickly.
And the country that has been economically damaged due to the war will be able to become economically self-sufficient very quickly, in the current situation, due to this step taken by Iran, their country will be able to increase the amount of Bitcoin reserves. And the country will be able to move forward more.

Previously, I heard that they would accept stablecoins as another option for paying tolls, but with the news that they have started accepting Bitcoin as payment for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, it sounds more plausible because compared to stablecoins, with Bitcoin they might avoid sanctions from the US-- and they could build it as a backup for their current economy which is so depressed since the restrictions on their oil exports. This might be a good idea in their current position because they could probably earn so much Bitcoin from this toll payment alone.

[Ambatman]

The steps that Iran has taken at the present time are very good for them, because they will accept money through Bitcoin. They will accept money through Bitcoin from every oil ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept money through Bitcoin, they will be able to increase their Bitcoin reserves quickly.
And the country that has been economically damaged due to the war will be able to become economically self-sufficient very quickly, in the current situation, due to this step taken by Iran, their country will be able to increase the amount of Bitcoin reserves. And the country will be able to move forward more.

I think this should give other countries the orientation
That Bitcoin isn't just an asset you buy and hold
It's one you can buy, use and receive without another playing a third party God

And no they won't really direct it into a Bitcoin reserve
This is why I don't like reading that users post on X
They are too optimistic it borderlines false
Iran needs to build and survive this storm
So it would be geared towards surviving first
We tend to save when basics have been taken care of.

[fillippone]

The world will soon realise why an uncensurable, uncunfiscatable currency is relevant. Of course, those at greater risk will use it first, but the benefit will be clear to everyone.

[Bluedrem]

Among the steps Iran has taken, the most important step is to accept oil tolls through Bitcoin, especially since the value of the Iranian currency is so low that accepting payments in Iranian currency at this time would cause huge economic losses for Iran.
Moreover, due to inflation, the value of the Iranian currency is very low, which is why Iranians are collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz in Chinese yuan instead of their own currency. And Iran is accepting payments in bitcoin as well as yuan. Because the highest Iranian currency is a million dollar note, the inflation rate is very high.

I don't think Iran would make such a mistake as using the Iranian Rial IRR to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. You see how Iran has been under global pressure and their currency has been devalued to the point where they have had to issue a one million IRR note. But they have created an eco-system within themselves with their own technology and their own innovations that they can operate all their activities without any outside help [although they are currently getting help from several countries] and this is where Bitcoin comes in. I think Iran already holds Bitcoin and the current proposal to accept Bitcoin for toll collection is another great start. Iran knows very well that Israel, America and the Europeans cannot take down Bitcoin if they want to, it is an independent economic system.

The world will soon realise why an uncensurable, uncunfiscatable currency is relevant. Of course, those at greater risk will use it first, but the benefit will be clear to everyone.

Yes, Bitcoin is emerging as a symbol of financial freedom for countries and individuals under pressure.
Just as every country in the world holds gold as a reserve asset, every country suffers when the price of gold falls, in the same way, many countries and individuals currently use Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, that is, if the Bitcoin market is stopped through market manipulation, not only the countries or individuals under pressure but also many countries of the world will suffer.

[Taskford]

The world will soon realise why an uncensurable, uncunfiscatable currency is relevant. Of course, those at greater risk will use it first, but the benefit will be clear to everyone.

And how uncertain the fiat they are holding, since that action done by Iran for not accepting dollar and deal only with Yuan and Bitcoin or cryptocurrency is huge threat for USD dollar. If many countries will comply to the condition there's huge chance that USD will start to weaken especially on global trades.

That's why its good that there's Bitcoin available and sooner or later many government official will find its importance or value especially on situation like this. Because they provably won't hit or have a conflict by anyone if they use Bitcoin for their global trade unlike if they use someone's local fiat.

[HelliumZ]

Bitcoin Magazine

Japan has approved a bill that would regulate financial transactions involving Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. If all goes well, the bill is expected to come into effect in 2027.
Bitcoin will reach new heights in the future as countries around the world introduce important bills. Iran recently approved the approval of oil in the Strait of Hormuz using Bitcoin. And today, Japan introduced and implemented this bill in its country.

[whiteblue]

The world will soon realise why an uncensurable, uncunfiscatable currency is relevant. Of course, those at greater risk will use it first, but the benefit will be clear to everyone.

And how uncertain the fiat they are holding, since that action done by Iran for not accepting dollar and deal only with Yuan and Bitcoin or cryptocurrency is huge threat for USD dollar. If many countries will comply to the condition there's huge chance that USD will start to weaken especially on global trades.

That's why its good that there's Bitcoin available and sooner or later many government official will find its importance or value especially on situation like this. Because they provably won't hit or have a conflict by anyone if they use Bitcoin for their global trade unlike if they use someone's local fiat.

Of course if oil trading with bitcoin as a transaction tool is a middle ground so as not to be tied to the Chinese or US block, choosing Yuan as one of them too shows that they are China's stooges but if crypto becomes an alternative everyone will move to using Bitcoin as a means of transaction and can become foreign exchange just like they treat the dollar, it's not just about strategic reserves when all that happens.
 

But if Bitcoin is treated like then the dedollarization will continue, the dollar cannot avoid a situation like this.

[Bluedrem]

And how uncertain the fiat they are holding, since that action done by Iran for not accepting dollar and deal only with Yuan and Bitcoin or cryptocurrency is huge threat for USD dollar. If many countries will comply to the condition there's huge chance that USD will start to weaken especially on global trades.

That's why its good that there's Bitcoin available and sooner or later many government official will find its importance or value especially on situation like this. Because they provably won't hit or have a conflict by anyone if they use Bitcoin for their global trade unlike if they use someone's local fiat.

If the global situation is not normal, people will be forced to accept this system. I think this war is questioning the existence of the US. When the war is over, it is a matter of wondering how much people can trust the US for security. I think the US dollar will lose more purchasing power when the war is over.
A few days ago I heard that Iran is collecting tolls in stablecoins, but if they really start collecting tolls in Bitcoin, then the real reign of Bitcoin over fiat currencies will be established.
People will start believing that Bitcoin is able to provide them with financial security that is not possible with any other asset.

[Sulegzy39]

Iran's current actions are beneficial to them because they will accept Bitcoin as payment. They will take Bitcoin payments from every oil ship that goes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because they accept Bitcoin payments, businesses will be able to swiftly expand their Bitcoin holdings.
And the country that has been economically wounded by the conflict will be able to become economically self-sufficient very soon; in the current circumstances, Iran will be able to enhance its Bitcoin reserves as a result of this approach. And the country will be able to advance more.

[JayJuanGee]

The world will soon realise why an uncensurable, uncunfiscatable currency is relevant. Of course, those at greater risk will use it first, but the benefit will be clear to everyone.

Yes, Bitcoin is emerging as a symbol of financial freedom for countries and individuals under pressure.
Just as every country in the world holds gold as a reserve asset, every country suffers when the price of gold falls, in the same way, many countries and individuals currently use Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, that is, if the Bitcoin market is stopped through market manipulation, not only the countries or individuals under pressure but also many countries of the world will suffer.

What the fuck are you talking about?

How is the bitcoin market going to be stopped through market manipulation? If the price goes up or down then so what?  That isn't stopped.

Maybe you think that the internet through the whole world can be shut down?

It is a bit unclear how you are envisioning how bitcoin can be stopped in any kind of meaningful way in the near to mid-term future.  And? Market manipulation is quite a lame way of proclaiming the possibility of such stoppage.

Which market participants do you think are going to be able to stop bitcoin?  Perhaps some of the big holders, such as the ETF holder, coinbase and MSTR get together and dump all of their coins and then proclaim that they are never touching bitcoin again?  What are the chances?  Maybe some folks would be relieved to get some of the big players out of bitcoin, even though surely some BIG players do seem to help with liquidity to the extent that they are not overly faking the coins that they supposedly hold.

I suppose a lot of the paper bitcoin holders can start dumping their paper bitcoin to manipulate the BTC price down (to the extent that they aren't already engaged in such practices), yet they might end up having claims against them from the one's who believe their paper shares in bitcoin are supposed to be backed up by actual bitcoin... and so they might get caught without as many coins as they are supposed to have.  Some levels of manipulation can become risky with an asset like bitcoin in terms of some of the holders and/or transactors in bitcoin are going to want to transact in actual bitcoin rather than paper bitcoin... which is likely another reason that Iranians (and others who are subjected to possible coin freezings) are going to be skeptical to transact in any of the stable coins that may well end up getting frozen .. which a large majority of the stable coins seem to have quite a bit of centralization built into them, which might be o.k. for some fast transactions and/or small transactions, yet might be risky if the value is held in such stable coins and if some of the stable coins might  be pressured to freeze or to rugpull some of the transactions.

[Bluedrem]

What the fuck are you talking about?

How is the bitcoin market going to be stopped through market manipulation? If the price goes up or down then so what?  That isn't stopped.

Maybe you think that the internet through the whole world can be shut down?

It is a bit unclear how you are envisioning how bitcoin can be stopped in any kind of meaningful way in the near to mid-term future.  And? Market manipulation is quite a lame way of proclaiming the possibility of such stoppage.

Which market participants do you think are going to be able to stop bitcoin?  Perhaps some of the big holders, such as the ETF holder, coinbase and MSTR get together and dump all of their coins and then proclaim that they are never touching bitcoin again?  What are the chances?  Maybe some folks would be relieved to get some of the big players out of bitcoin, even though surely some BIG players do seem to help with liquidity to the extent that they are not overly faking the coins that they supposedly hold.

I suppose a lot of the paper bitcoin holders can start dumping their paper bitcoin to manipulate the BTC price down (to the extent that they aren't already engaged in such practices), yet they might end up having claims against them from the one's who believe their paper shares in bitcoin are supposed to be backed up by actual bitcoin... and so they might get caught without as many coins as they are supposed to have.  Some levels of manipulation can become risky with an asset like bitcoin in terms of some of the holders and/or transactors in bitcoin are going to want to transact in actual bitcoin rather than paper bitcoin... which is likely another reason that Iranians (and others who are subjected to possible coin freezings) are going to be skeptical to transact in any of the stable coins that may well end up getting frozen .. which a large majority of the stable coins seem to have quite a bit of centralization built into them, which might be o.k. for some fast transactions and/or small transactions, yet might be risky if the value is held in such stable coins and if some of the stable coins might  be pressured to freeze or to rugpull some of the transactions.

I didn't actually say that. Maybe my way of saying it was wrong.
What I actually meant was that if strong countries look down on weak countries, they want to destroy that country economically, that is, they impose various types of sanctions on the country. In that case, fiat currency loses its purchasing power severely. In that case, in the past, the practice of storing gold (physical assets) instead of fiat to deal with risk was the first choice of the state.
But now, when Bitcoin is much more popular worldwide and it provides financial freedom, the general public as well as the government are accepting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

In that case, I wanted to say that if weak countries hold Bitcoin and if they want to destroy another strong country financially, they will first have to reduce the price of Bitcoin or take Bitcoin from them.
In this case, if they reduce the price of Bitcoin through market manipulation, not only that weak country but every country holding Bitcoin will be affected. Even the powerful countries that are currently reserving Bitcoin as a strategic asset will also be affected.
In other words, I just wanted to explain how important Bitcoin is in ensuring the financial independence of a country.

[HelliumZ]

Bhutan has sold 70 percent of its Bitcoin holdings, but while other countries around the world are increasing their strategic reserves, Bhutan is doing the opposite. Bhutan had 13,000 Bitcoins in its strategic reserves, but the Bhutanese government has sold over 9,000 Bitcoins from its strategic reserves, meaning the Bhutanese government now has 3,954 Bitcoins in its strategic reserves.
The Bhutan government also sold 250 Bitcoins yesterday, April 10. However, the Bhutan government is forced to sell Bitcoins at such a low price instead of selling Bitcoins at the highest price.

[Bluedrem]

Arizona became the 2nd state to pass a strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Source: Trending Bitcoin
By gradually recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic asset through legislation, it is evident that,
the Arizona government now sees Bitcoin as a valuable asset.
They want to keep Bitcoin as a reserve asset for the protection and exchange of the future economy.
They have understood that Bitcoin is leading the way in the acceptance of digital assets in a technology-dependent world.

This shows that Bitcoin is now not only a personal asset, but also a valuable asset in ensuring the security of the state treasury, which the government is gradually recognizing.

[Taricoins]

Arizona became the 2nd state to pass a strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Source: Trending Bitcoin
By gradually recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic asset through legislation, it is evident that,
the Arizona government now sees Bitcoin as a valuable asset.
They want to keep Bitcoin as a reserve asset for the protection and exchange of the future economy.
They have understood that Bitcoin is leading the way in the acceptance of digital assets in a technology-dependent world.

This shows that Bitcoin is now not only a personal asset, but also a valuable asset in ensuring the security of the state treasury, which the government is gradually recognizing.

Well this is now becoming something of mass adoption, because few years back I believe most of all these nations adopting and having Bitcoin as their reserves where very much in the wrong view of the action and now almost all the nations and states are coming to the reality and acceptance of the fact that Bitcoin isn't only a personal assets which shows the massive growth and adoption.

Hopefully the trend 📈 starts hitting on the government over here in Africa, so far I think only the central African Republic have made massive approach towards Bitcoin although major countries like kenya, south Africa and Nigeria are major power house in Bitcoin adoption but the government haven't really taken such steps in making a Bitcoin a strategic reserve but I know it's just a matter of time too.

[moneystery]

Arizona became the 2nd state to pass a strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Source: Trending Bitcoin
By gradually recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic asset through legislation, it is evident that,
the Arizona government now sees Bitcoin as a valuable asset.
They want to keep Bitcoin as a reserve asset for the protection and exchange of the future economy.
They have understood that Bitcoin is leading the way in the acceptance of digital assets in a technology-dependent world.

This shows that Bitcoin is now not only a personal asset, but also a valuable asset in ensuring the security of the state treasury, which the government is gradually recognizing.

Arizona currently has three pending bills (SB 1649, SB 1042, SB 1043), and if all goes well, they will soon be considered for approval by Governor Katie Hobbs. So, essentially, the Arizona government hasn't fully recognized Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, as the process is still stalled in the legislative phase.

Please distinguish between "government" and "legislative process," as they are two different things. As long as Governor Katie Hobbs hasn't approved the three bills mentioned above, the Arizona government does not officially recognize Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

[Just Say]

Arizona became the 2nd state to pass a strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Source: Trending Bitcoin
By gradually recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic asset through legislation, it is evident that,
the Arizona government now sees Bitcoin as a valuable asset.
They want to keep Bitcoin as a reserve asset for the protection and exchange of the future economy.
They have understood that Bitcoin is leading the way in the acceptance of digital assets in a technology-dependent world.

This shows that Bitcoin is now not only a personal asset, but also a valuable asset in ensuring the security of the state treasury, which the government is gradually recognizing.

It seems you are a bit unconscious. As far as I know, this news of yours is not recent. In fact, it is probably known to everyone that about 16 states in the United States have launched Bitcoin reserves, of which Arizona is the second. The news mentioned via this Twitter is correct that this state was the second state to adopt Bitcoin reserves but take a look, that news was published on May 8, 2025.. Moreover, this state was supposed to be the first to adopt SBR but they fell behind New Hampshire, but even so, it still seems to me that they have taken a groundbreaking step.

Arizona Becomes Second State to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: https://u.today/arizona-becomes-second-state-to-establish-strategic-bitcoin-reserve

Arizona currently has three pending bills (SB 1649, SB 1042, SB 1043), and if all goes well, they will soon be considered for approval by Governor Katie Hobbs. So, essentially, the Arizona government hasn't fully recognized Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, as the process is still stalled in the legislative phase.

At this point you should know that two bills were introduced and passed in the state legislature but I noticed that Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1025 but signed HB 2749 into law, notice it again here.

United States: 16 US states have introduced state-level bitcoin reserve legislation, as of March 7, 2025.[51][52][8]

Green checkmark Arizona: two reserve-related bills were introduced and passed by the state legislature. Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed one of them (SB 1025),but signed the second one (HB 2749) into law. The bill allows using seized assets for the Arizona reserve, but explicitly precludes buying assets.