Taiwan Legislator Proposes Bitcoin in National Reserves
- Taiwan’s Bitcoin proposal may reshape financial strategy.
- Ko suggests allocating 5% of reserves to Bitcoin.
- Focuses on economic resilience amid global uncertainties.
Ko Ju-Chun, a Taiwan legislator, advocated for Bitcoin’s inclusion in national reserves at a finance conference on May 9, 2025.
Taiwan’s Strategic Shift Toward Bitcoin
Ko Ju-Chun, a tech-focused Taiwanese legislator from the Kuomintang party, has proposed the inclusion of Bitcoin in the country’s national reserves.
At a national finance conference on May 9, 2025, he suggested a 5% allocation of national reserves to Bitcoin, approximately $2.5 billion.
Ko emphasized the hedging capabilities of Bitcoin against global economic uncertainties and regional geopolitical risks. He noted the importance of creating an uncorrelated asset that maintains liquidity during crises and reduces reliance on the U.S. dollar.
Including Bitcoin in national reserves could influence Taiwan’s financial system, given its export-dependent economy and currency volatility.
This strategy could enhance Taiwan’s financial resilience and adaptability during uncertain times.
Potential outcomes of Ko’s proposal include increased governmental cryptocurrency adoption across Asia and the potential for regulatory changes.
“We must consider allocating a portion of our national reserves to Bitcoin, as it can enhance our economic resilience in the face of rising global uncertainty.” — Ko Ju-Chun, Legislator, Legislative Yuan (source)
As interest in digital assets rises, more jurisdictions might consider cryptocurrencies as strategic reserves to combat economic volatility.
