Key Takeaways
- Franklin Templeton expects nations to adopt Bitcoin reserves in 2025.
- Hong Kong's legislative proposal supports Bitcoin for financial stability.
- Germany's FDP suggests Bitcoin to enhance European monetary resilience.
Franklin Templeton, a major spot Bitcoin ETF issuer, forecasts that more countries will adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset in 2025.
The prediction was included in its digital assets outlook published on Dec. 30.
The firm anticipates a shift in Bitcoin’s role, transitioning from speculation to utility as it strengthens its position as a global digital store of value.
The report suggests that institutional and sovereign adoption will drive this trend.
While specific nations were not named, the company expects foundational Bitcoin technologies to integrate more deeply into global financial systems.
Hong Kong’s legislative push
In Hong Kong, Wu Jiexhuang, a member of the Legislative Council, proposed adding Bitcoin to the country’s reserves to enhance financial stability.
Jiexhuang referenced El Salvador and Bhutan as examples of successful Bitcoin reserve strategies.
He also highlighted the market impact of the January approval of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which he said fueled institutional interest.
Germany’s political support
In Germany, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) expressed openness to using Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Its 2025 election platform advocates leveraging distributed ledger technology and calls for the European Central Bank and Bundesbank to consider Bitcoin for strengthening Europe’s monetary resilience.
Christian Lindner, the FDP leader and former finance minister, criticized the government for neglecting Bitcoin-related innovations.
As global interest in Bitcoin grows, countries like Hong Kong and Germany could set new benchmarks in adopting Bitcoin reserves.
