Globally, some countries have accumulated cryptocurrency as part of their reserves or are considering doing so in the near future. $BTC #CreatorPad
🔥 Currently holding cryptocurrency reserves:
• El Salvador — The first country to recognize Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender in 2021. Since then, the government has continuously added BTC to its strategic reserves, currently holding over 6,200 BTC (~$760 million).
• Bhutan — The BTC holdings are managed using hydropower through its sovereign fund, with approximately 12,000 BTC (~$1.3 billion), representing a significant proportion of GDP.
• USA — Through seizures and auctions, the US government currently holds about 198,000 BTC (as of July 2025), becoming the largest Bitcoin holder in the world.
• UK, China, Ukraine — Also among the top state-level Bitcoin holders (e.g., the UK holds about 61,200 BTC).
⚡️ Under discussion / proposal:
• Brazil — Proposal in November 2024 (bill RESBit) to allocate up to 5% of reserves to BTC (~$18.5 billion).
• Czech Republic — The Central Bank is considering allocating up to 5% of reserves (~€140 billion) to BTC.
• Poland, Russia, Hong Kong, Japan — Numerous proposals and debates about adding Bitcoin to reserves.
• Pakistan — Announced a national Bitcoin reserve plan in May 2025.
• Japan — Expected to create Bitcoin reserves soon, as the country actively reduces its US dollar holdings and diversifies with other reserve assets.