Key Points
- Nations are increasingly considering Bitcoin reserves, with significant interest from China and Russia.
- Anthony Scaramucci predicts Bitcoin’s price could hit $176,000 due to high demand and limited supply.
The idea of nations establishing Bitcoin [BTC] reserves is gaining traction, with the United States, under the leadership of re-elected President Donald Trump, considering the possibility.
This concept has garnered global interest, with powerhouses like Russia and China reportedly exploring similar ventures.
China’s Potential Bitcoin Re-entry
In a recent development, Anthony Scaramucci suggested that China might re-engage with Bitcoin mining and incorporate Bitcoin into its reserve assets. He made this bold prediction during his speech at the Bitcoin MENA 2024 conference.
Scaramucci also predicted a significant change in China’s Bitcoin policy, forecasting the country’s potential return to Bitcoin mining and its inclusion in national reserves by 2025.
Despite banning Bitcoin mining in 2021, China still contributes to about 10% of global mining activity. Scaramucci speculated that China might establish its own Bitcoin strategic reserve as early as next year and could use resumed mining operations to accumulate more BTC.
Industry Leaders Weigh In
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has also joined the conversation about China’s Bitcoin reserve plan, a concept already adopted by countries like El Salvador.
In Russia, the discussion has become more formalized, with State Duma member Anton Tkachev proposing the creation of a Bitcoin reserve to counter geopolitical risks and economic sanctions.
Scaramucci projected last month that Bitcoin could reach $176,000 within two years, citing strong demand and its limited supply of 21 million as key price drivers.
If the Bitcoin Reserve plan is implemented, some experts predict Bitcoin could even surpass $1 million in the long term.
According to the latest update from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $97,358.39, reflecting a 0.20% increase over the past 24 hours. Technical indicators like the RSI and CMF continue to show strong bullish momentum, indicating that Bitcoin’s upward trend is not over yet.