Bitcoin has evolved from a niche cryptographic experiment into a serious facet of global finance, prompting governments to assess its potential as a strategic asset.
With countries like the United States announcing plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and others beginning to explore similar paths, a new phase of institutional and sovereign engagement with digital assets has begun.
Forfeited bitcoin from criminal enforcement actions is becoming a growing source of sovereign holdings, creating debate on whether to liquidate or retain these assets.
This article examines how sovereign bitcoin reserves might shape regulation, adoption, financial security, and global monetary frameworks.