US Bitcoin Reserve signals a shift: An opening for India

US Bitcoin Reserve signals a shift: An opening for India

India stands at a pivotal juncture. A measured Bitcoin strategy—perhaps a reserve pilot—could strengthen economic resilience and project modernity. As the US advances and nations like Bhutan adapt, India has a unique opportunity to lead.

The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, launched in January 2025 under President Donald Trump, has elevated digital assets to a global stage. Valued at more than $20 billion as of June 2025, it underscores Bitcoin’s emerging role as a store of value.

For India, this shift invites reflection: could Bitcoin, thoughtfully integrated, enhance our economic toolkit?

The US initiative currently repurposes 200,000 seized Bitcoins as a buffer against inflation, a strategy cemented by last month’s White House Crypto Summit with clearly articulated plans to buy more Bitcoin by exploring budget-neutral manners.

India stands at a pivotal juncture. A measured Bitcoin strategy—perhaps a reserve pilot—could strengthen economic resilience and project modernity. As the US advances and nations like Bhutan adapt, India has a unique opportunity to lead.

In Short

• US repurposes seized Bitcoin as strategic inflation-resistant reserve asset
• SEC, IMF now recognise Bitcoin’s unique asset classification globally
• India’s crypto policy needs clarity to unlock Bitcoin’s potential