Japan Pushes for Bitcoin Reserve to Strengthen Economy

Satoshi Hamada, a Japanese lawmaker, has repeatedly urged his government to establish a Bitcoin reserve, following a similar initiative proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

As a member of Japan’s House of Councillors, Hamada has submitted this proposal over 200 times, advocating for the inclusion of Bitcoin in the nation’s financial strategy.

The push for Bitcoin reserves is gaining traction globally, with countries like Brazil and the U.S. also exploring similar approaches. Trump had previously outlined plans to create a Bitcoin reserve if re-elected, which, coupled with the bullish sentiment surrounding Bitcoin, helped push its price past $100,000—marking a 55% increase in just a month.

This surge has sparked more interest in Bitcoin from both institutional and retail investors, encouraging governments to consider the digital asset as part of their financial portfolios.

Hamada’s proposal underscores Bitcoin’s key characteristics—decentralization, neutrality, and independence from traditional financial institutions—making it an attractive option for a national reserve asset. He advocates for Japan to allocate a portion of its foreign exchange reserves into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, seeing it as a safeguard against future economic uncertainties in an increasingly digital financial landscape. The lawmaker points to countries like the U.S. and Brazil, which are contemplating similar strategies, as examples of Bitcoin’s potential as a strategic reserve.

Despite Hamada’s repeated submissions, the Japanese government has not yet responded to the proposal. As global interest in Bitcoin reserves grows, Japan’s decision could set a significant precedent for other nations evaluating similar strategies.