Could Government Bitcoin Reserves Transform Crypto’s Market Cycles?

The crypto world is filled with one interesting speculation: What if governments started treating Bitcoin like gold reserves? The discussion took a serious turn when in 2024, the Senator of Wyoming, Cynthia Lummis, came up with the Bitcoin Reserve Act, which required the US government to buy 200,000 Bitcoins each year for five continuous years, meaning 1,000,000 BTC to be reserved for at least two decades.

The Political Perspective

The plot thickens with the entry of former President Trump into the picture. In an interview with CNBC, he showed interest in creating a Bitcoin reserve, similar to the U.S. oil reserve. Industry figures such as Strike CEO Jack Mallers and Satoshi Act Fund’s Dennis Porter suggest that Trump might even use executive action to kickstart Bitcoin purchases, though this would likely require legislative backing for long-term stability.

Here’s how different regions are responding to the idea:

State Level:

• Texas and Pennsylvania have proposed their own versions of the Bitcoin Reserve Act
• Wyoming is leading the charge with Senator Lummis’s initiative
• Other states are closely watching these developments

International Interest:

• Russia, Thailand, and Germany are reportedly exploring similar proposals
• G20 nations might join a potential “hodling race”
• Many countries are quietly positioning themselves for potential Bitcoin acquisition

Market Impact Analysis

The traditional Bitcoin cycle has followed a predictable pattern:

However, professionals like Alex Krüger believe we could be facing absolutely new territory. He also draws parallels with the gold market at the time the U.S. decided to let go of the gold standard, under President Nixon. Basel Ismail, CEO of Blockcircle, says the passage of a possible Bitcoin Reserve Act may be “one of the most bullish events in crypto history.”

What Could Change?

The introduction of government Bitcoin reserves could reshape the market in several ways:

1. Reduced Volatility: Institutional investors and government holdings might stabilize price swings
2. New Investment Patterns: Less dependency on the traditional halving cycle
3. Global Competition: Countries might race to secure their own Bitcoin reserves
4. Over-the-Counter Impact: Large-scale government purchases could create sustained demand pressures

However, some experts are calling for caution. Chris Burniske, formerly of ARK Invest, considers the “supercycle” theory more myth than reality. The crypto community remembers all well how similar predictions by Three Arrows Capital’s Su Zhu (who forecast Bitcoin reaching $5 million) ended with the firm’s collapse.

Looking Ahead

While Bitcoin’s price movements might become less tied to halvings (with 30 more scheduled), they’re increasingly influenced by broader political and economic factors. As Iliya Kalchev from Nexo points out, this could mark Bitcoin’s evolution into a legitimate global financial instrument.

Will this lead to a “supercycle” or simply new market dynamics? It’s impossible to say for certain, but what is known for sure is that the discussion about Bitcoin has definitely changed from pure speculative interest to seriously considering Bitcoin as a governmental reserve asset.