What if America uses Bitcoin as a reserve asset? by cryptothesis

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hive-167922 · @cryptothesis · Dec 8 '24 (edited)

$8.31

What if America uses Bitcoin as a reserve asset?

What if the U.S. government really use Bitcoin as a reserve asset? It's not just about the price implications - there's a whole web of consequences we need to unpack.

Think about it: if the U.S. government, through various ETFs and direct holdings, started accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset, it could create an interesting dynamic. On one side, it might seem to contradict Bitcoin's core promise of decentralization. After all, wasn't Bitcoin created to be free from government control? *Would there be price manipulation, to lure in the money from all over the world, when the US government has a big stash of it?*

**Afterall, the aim is to help repay the US debts, right?**

But here's where it gets interesting. This move towards BTC as a reserve asset could inadvertently spark something much bigger than just price appreciation, maybe in unexpected ways.

I think media attention would skyrocket, bringing countless new people into the crypto space. Many newcomers might start with Bitcoin but eventually explore other blockchain projects. *Who doesn't bear the hope of beating the gains in BTC to in effect buy back BTC cheaper?*

When more money gets injected to the cryptospace, the entire ecosystem could see accelerated development and adoption. Innovation might flourish as more minds and resources pour into the space.

Here's the fascinating part: while government involvement might seem to go against Bitcoin's decentralized nature, it could actually help mature the entire blockchain ecosystem. It's like using the system to change the system - quite ironic, isn't it?

What really excites me is the potential for interoperability. As more people enter the space, they'll discover that blockchain technology isn't just about Bitcoin. It's about creating a new digital infrastructure that could reshape how we handle everything from finance to digital identity.

While initial government involvement might seem concerning to crypto purists, I believe the long-term benefits could be substantial. We're looking at increased mainstream adoption, more regulatory clarity, accelerated technological development, and a more mature and diverse blockchain ecosystem.

Whether this scenario plays out or not, it highlights something important: the crypto space is evolving in ways we couldn't have predicted. Maybe the path to a decentralized future isn't as straightforward as we thought, but that's what makes this space so fascinating.

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@giftedone · Dec 8 '24

@giftedone "The idea could trigger a bullish sentiments for Bi..."

The idea could trigger a bullish sentiments for Bitcoin but IMO I think such idea will bring centralization to Bitcoin and it means US government can later become the sole controller of Bitcoin price .

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@milaan · Dec 12 '24

$0.12

@milaan "For people it may be seen as a decentralized finan..."

For people it may be seen as a decentralized finance, but is also the medium to solve the sovereign debt of USA one day. Just a amtter of time. That is why USD is flowing into BTC, and the objective is to make it a reserve asset one day, and this objective was is place since its inception, the only difference is that it is now being known to public at large.

The 4 year cycles is a deliberate thing to make people realize its potential and entice them into investing HODLing into it. There is no doubt decentralization is its USP. But this was engineed to make the adoption strong over the years and give something new to the public different from what hitherto has been in place. 

GOLD has always been the backing for many a class of assets and you must ave heard people touting Bitcoin as digital GOLD. Thease are not mere coincidence. The central banks always peg it on GOLD, the physicla GOLD. SO the effort is being made to make BTC and crypto ideal for central bank reserves and that effort is being pushing into political domain for realization. We will have interesting decade from now onwards with 2030 being the inflection point I guess. But on any given day if you contemplate on crypto, then BTC is the king and wll continue to be the king. 

Thank you.

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@cryptothesis · Dec 12 '24

$0.21

It’s all just a number game…

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@milaan · Dec 13 '24

$0.12

Absolutely.

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@svanbo · Dec 8 '24

Anyone any idea why Hive is making such a run right now? !INDEED !LOLZ

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@cryptothesis · Dec 8 '24

$0.29

@cryptothesis "I think it could be due to some rotation of funds...."

I think it could be due to some rotation of funds.
Someone earned from BTC gains and buying alt coins. Or just investors preparing to milk from a massive upside later.

No one knows.

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@technicalside · Dec 8 '24

$0.10

Honestly I hope they adapt to using crypto as reserves... I really do!!

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