Bitcoin will be the world's next reserve currency?

[Stalker22]

I like the sound of it.  And they dont have to like it, but the increasing geopolitical instability will make a decentralized, apolitical currency an inevitable, even necessary, solution.

[Dave1]

I wanted to think that this is still going to happen, but not at the current bull run.

I'm hinting that this could be the next catalyst in the next halving in 2028. We are thinking that what would be one factor that could push the price next?

In 2017 - it was the CME and CBoE
2021 - institution money flows to us
2025 - it was the ETF, we even have a pre-halving ATH
2029? - maybe this could be one of the factor/s

[mirakal]

It is a yes or no situation. I doubt if country leaders will take this initiative if it remains so volatile. We can never find assurance in this stuff, which worries everyone. Trust is a big factor, and making Bitcoin a reserve should be analyzed and talked about carefully. It was not easy to commit in a situation if doubts remained, as it affected the country's economic situation. That is why I say it is 50/50, knowing that not all can adopt Bitcoin for many reasons.

It's too difficult to push a thing when there are doubts in mind.

[Nothingtodo]

One of the main goals of Bitcoin is to be considered a reserve currency for countries in the future, but it is becoming apparent. In particular, various important companies and individuals around the world are expressing great importance towards Bitcoin reserves. Since Bitcoin is able to compete with gold and the dollar, it will definitely be considered a reserve currency in the future, and it will definitely happen in the future, although not very quickly, and we will have to be patient for that.

[Obari]

Therefore, once the multipolar world becomes more evident, even if superpowers like the US and China do not like Bitcoin, they will have to accept it because there is no more effective solution.

I thought the US was becoming crypto friendly?
No rush, bitcoin will exceed all expectations, it’s still very tender as compared to other assets and currencies.

Bitcoin is already doing very well and if it continues on this pace and even more, then I see it doing exceedingly greater than even expected and one great thing about it is that, no one can actually predict it that’s why we all speculate.

[edroi]

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I know we have discussed this issue many times and many people are skeptical for many reasons such as the great powers like the US, EU or China...will not agree and let that happen.

They want their national currency to dominate in global reserves and trade because that is how they rule this world.

But today I want everyone to look at this problem from a different perspective, and we will see that it is more feasible than we think.
Let us look at the world today, when geopolitical instability is becoming more tense than ever, a multipolar world and a new order are gradually taking shape.

In a world where nations are losing trust in each other and everyone wants to dominate the world. They do not want to hold other countries' currencies and that is why the demand for gold has skyrocketed in recent years as central banks are trying to accumulate gold instead of currencies like the USD.

This is clearly a huge opportunity for Bitcoin and the Bitcoin era is coming. Due to its decentralized nature, it is arguably the perfect solution that the multipolar world needs. An asset/currency that is not controlled by anyone, easy to trade, store without permission or fear of confiscation or freezing. Most importantly, it solves the problem the world is facing, which is that the world does not need to trust any country and fear that one day they will become dictatorial and abuse power.

Therefore, once the multipolar world becomes more evident, even if superpowers like the US and China do not like Bitcoin, they will have to accept it because there is no more effective solution.

THAT is why I believe Bitcoin is inevitable.

it’s true that trust in governments & their currencies is weaker now than before but i think calling bitcoin the ( next reserve currency ) might be a bit too early.. gold has thousands of years of history and still plays that safe role for nations while bitcoin is just 15 years old and still very volatile

what i can see happening though is bitcoin becoming a kind of ( neutral settlement asset ) between countries or companies that don’t fully trust each other... not every central bank will store it like gold but it could play a parallel role in trade & finance because no single government controls it

so maybe not ( the world’s reserve currency ) in the classic sense but more like a global alternative tool that becomes too useful to ignore

[free-bit.co.in]

I thought the US was becoming crypto friendly?

To be more precise, America under Trump is becoming quite crypto-friendly. The purpose is to take advantage of it to maintain the United States' position as well as politicians close to Trump are using it to make money like the whole Trump family is doing.

Additionally, the majority of the Democratic Party still holds an unfriendly stance towards crypto, and that is why there are still many dissenting votes in Congress on any vote related to crypto and bitcoin. That means, once Trump's term ends and Democrats take the White House, things could be reversed. The US is not as friendly to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as we think.

[m2017]

In a world where nations are losing trust in each other and everyone wants to dominate the world. They do not want to hold other countries' currencies and that is why the demand for gold has skyrocketed in recent years as central banks are trying to accumulate gold instead of currencies like the USD.

So, you answered your question. Banks and countries accumulate gold, not bitcoin. At the moment, they trust gold, not bitcoin. As soon as the volatility of bitcoin begins to manifest itself, the trust in this asset will become even less. Also, consider that there are large and small "players" with bicoin, who will be able to influence the BTC-market. Would you agree to recognize the currency as a reserve currency, knowing that your "neighbor" has an excess of this currency?

Theoretically, bitcoin could be suitable for the role of a reserve currency, but here everything depends on the social contract between countries. Will they agree to use it. It seems to me that countries are not ready for this yet and for them bitcoin remains something risky. Therefore, I assume that gold will still dominate. For some time.

[el kaka22]

When some nations started to use the "seized" bitcoins they have, to keep it aside as a reserve, many other nations realized, they can have bitcoin AND not spend any money for it. This will of course help us too, because they will crack down on anyone who has illegally done anything with crypto, that way they can seize their crypto, mainly bitcoin.

This will incentives nations to be better at finding criminals, because they will have a chance to bolster up their treasury with all this money coming from seizing bitcoins. While some will also put some money into bitcoin as well, instead of just rely on the bad people. When you think of all of this, you end up with a better result and get great returns on the long run.

[Negotiation]

Bitcoin nis already turning this as we can see, the market has been more improving in performance and the world now have realized more better about the usefulness of the coin and various aspects it could be applicable at, which is part of the reasons we are having increasing in the adoption for bitcoin and it bid for reserve currency, from here further, it will soon be the most recognized digital currency as we already have been using fiat as the mainstream before now.

This realization is playing a significant role in increasing bitcoin’s acceptance and at the same time solidifying its position in the race to become a reserve currency. More people and institutions are considering Bitcoin as an alternative to the limitations of the current fiat currency system and its political influence. If this trend continues bitcoin could soon emerge as the most widely accepted digital currency.

[OcTradism]

I wanted to think that this is still going to happen, but not at the current bull run.

I'm hinting that this could be the next catalyst in the next halving in 2028. We are thinking that what would be one factor that could push the price next?

In 2017 - it was the CME and CBoE
2021 - institution money flows to us
2025 - it was the ETF, we even have a pre-halving ATH
2029? - maybe this could be one of the factor/s

There are news and actual adoptions that have all contributed to Bitcoin adoption growth as well as value and price growth over long time since past years. It's undeniable such contributions but if people have been experienced in the market for years, and if they are well observed, they can realize that the news about ETFs can be FUD in the past until 2023 and 2024 it became positive news and boosted Bitcoin market up even months before official approvals in January 2024.

FUDs and actual adoptions are good for Bitcoin adoption and value growths but if we only engage with the market in short term, want to make speculation and get short term profit, we might be affected by uncertainty from news, FUDs, adoption, regulations and will have more risk of losing money.

https://endthefud.org/
https://99bitcoins.com/bitcoin-obituaries/

[davis196]

In a world where nations are losing trust in each other and everyone wants to dominate the world. They do not want to hold other countries' currencies and that is why the demand for gold has skyrocketed in recent years as central banks are trying to accumulate gold instead of currencies like the USD.

This is clearly a huge opportunity for Bitcoin and the Bitcoin era is coming. Due to its decentralized nature, it is arguably the perfect solution that the multipolar world needs. An asset/currency that is not controlled by anyone, easy to trade, store without permission or fear of confiscation or freezing. Most importantly, it solves the problem the world is facing, which is that the world does not need to trust any country and fear that one day they will become dictatorial and abuse power.

Maybe we should distinguish global reserve currencies from global reserve assets. The US dollar is the global reserve currency, mostly because it's being used as a medium of exchange in international trade. Gold is a global reserve asset, because the central banks are using it to backup the value of their fiat currencies. Bitcoin can be used as a supplement of gold, and more central banks could include BTC in their reserves, but I don't believe that BTC could ever replace the USD as the global currency, mostly because the BTC blockchain can't handle a gigantic amount of everyday transactions. Gold shares many of Bitcoin's qualities. It's a geopolitically neutral asset and it isn't tied to any particular country.

[SPIDERMAN008]

There is a lot of doubt about whether Bitcoin will remain as a reserve currency in the future. Because the governments of each country are giving different opinions about Bitcoin. However, many countries in the world have taken many kinds of government measures regarding Bitcoin. El Salvador has recognized Bitcoin and they are holding Bitcoin regularly. America has not yet agreed to take Bitcoin as a reserve, but senior government officials are showing interest in Bitcoin. Japan's Democratic People's Party has agreed to keep Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. In addition, Thailand has approved Bitcoin in their country. Considering all these issues, it can be understood that many countries will start using Bitcoin as a reserve in the near future. Because when you see that many powerful countries in the world have considered Bitcoin as their strategic asset and kept it as a reserve, other countries will show interest.

[Rustam Meraj]

When some nations started to use the "seized" bitcoins they have, to keep it aside as a reserve, many other nations realized, they can have bitcoin AND not spend any money for it. This will of course help us too, because they will crack down on anyone who has illegally done anything with crypto, that way they can seize their crypto, mainly bitcoin.

This will incentives nations to be better at finding criminals, because they will have a chance to bolster up their treasury with all this money coming from seizing bitcoins. While some will also put some money into bitcoin as well, instead of just rely on the bad people. When you think of all of this, you end up with a better result and get great returns on the long run.

Thi is good if some countries are thinking about new way to get rich with taking Bitcoin from criminals and holding it as national savings like US. This could motivate governments to get better at catching cybercriminals since they could make much of money from seizing these digital assets. However relying only on this method might not be good long term plan. Some countries might also decide to just buy Bitcoin for their savings instead of only getting it from criminals.

[melinoe]

I thought the US was becoming crypto friendly?

To be more precise, America under Trump is becoming quite crypto-friendly. The purpose is to take advantage of it to maintain the United States' position as well as politicians close to Trump are using it to make money like the whole Trump family is doing.

Additionally, the majority of the Democratic Party still holds an unfriendly stance towards crypto, and that is why there are still many dissenting votes in Congress on any vote related to crypto and bitcoin. That means, once Trump's term ends and Democrats take the White House, things could be reversed. The US is not as friendly to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as we think.

It's like a clock - which ticks in two directions.

One step back, and one - toward something bigger. And they change each other all the time.

I wouldn't be surprised if some of the policies would be gone once the seats would be filled with different people, changed to something that would favor an anti-crypto stance.

And I am thankful that BTC doesn't depend on 'em anyway to exist and be free.

[DanWalker]

Maybe we should distinguish global reserve currencies from global reserve assets. The US dollar is the global reserve currency, mostly because it's being used as a medium of exchange in international trade. Gold is a global reserve asset, because the central banks are using it to backup the value of their fiat currencies. Bitcoin can be used as a supplement of gold, and more central banks could include BTC in their reserves, but I don't believe that BTC could ever replace the USD as the global currency, mostly because the BTC blockchain can't handle a gigantic amount of everyday transactions. Gold shares many of Bitcoin's qualities. It's a geopolitically neutral asset and it isn't tied to any particular country.

USD is not only used in international trade transactions but also an asset that accounts for a significant proportion of global foreign exchange reserves. If I remember correctly, according to IMF data, the USD accounts for more than 56% of global foreign exchange reserves, down significantly from 66% in 2015. The reason is that many countries are reducing USD in foreign exchange reserves and replacing it with yuan or euro, and especially gold.

So if the multipolar world scenario happens as OP said, and if they don't want to trust a single national currency like USD. Bitcoin could replace the role of the USD in foreign exchange reserves.

[henry_of_skalitz]

Maybe we should distinguish global reserve currencies from global reserve assets. The US dollar is the global reserve currency, mostly because it's being used as a medium of exchange in international trade. Gold is a global reserve asset, because the central banks are using it to backup the value of their fiat currencies. Bitcoin can be used as a supplement of gold, and more central banks could include BTC in their reserves, but I don't believe that BTC could ever replace the USD as the global currency, mostly because the BTC blockchain can't handle a gigantic amount of everyday transactions. Gold shares many of Bitcoin's qualities. It's a geopolitically neutral asset and it isn't tied to any particular country.

USD is not only used in international trade transactions but also an asset that accounts for a significant proportion of global foreign exchange reserves. If I remember correctly, according to IMF data, the USD accounts for more than 56% of global foreign exchange reserves, down significantly from 66% in 2015. The reason is that many countries are reducing USD in foreign exchange reserves and replacing it with yuan or euro, and especially gold.

So if the multipolar world scenario happens as OP said, and if they don't want to trust a single national currency like USD. Bitcoin could replace the role of the USD in foreign exchange reserves.

That would the greatest course of action on their part, imo, and the past option for those valuing their long-term stability and options.

Even though I would love to see BTC as the most used alternative near the fiat, that role is good for it too, time is all that is needed.

[Lida93]

From how the op have analyzed the situation with how geopolitics across the world has continued to grow worsen rather than prepping a solution to their differences, I am starting to believe that a time will suddenly come when what all countries would use as national reserve would be gold and bitcoin. The key players in global politics wouldn't fashion this move which is why the other countries that are in alliance for a multipolar world would need to make the move of replacing these dominant countries currency in their reserve with bitcoin and gold.

[r_victory]

It's already becoming so. I read a thread today about Japan adopting a Bitcoin reserve as well. Over time, global adoption will grow; that's practically what's happening gradually. It's possible that Bitcoin will serve as a backing, much like gold in the past or the dollar today.

[CryptSafe]

I've thought about this and it is gradually taking shape in the world economy today. As you have said, the world powers would definitely turn to Bitcoin as a national reserve since it is void of third parties to control it.
I remember a country whose assets was seized running into billions of dollars because of the fact that they are in war with another country and believe me, if that assets was in Bitcoin, there would not have been anything like another country seizing their assets as they would have been in control over it.

Bitcoin reserve would be an alternative to national investment in cutting ties with foreign control over a country's assets. Many nations would now prefer to keep their assets under their control rather than in foreign currencies or in a foreign land to avoid seizures or other stuffs which could affect their foreign investments over time. Nations would definitely turn to Bitcoin as time goes on to avoid their economy being controlled by another nation posing as a threat to their growth and wealth creation.