address to parliament<\/a>, Ko Ju-Chun highlighted that Taiwan needs \u201cstrategic flexibility\u201d in how it manages its reserves, especially under scenarios of financial decoupling or restricted access to dollar markets.<\/p>\nBitcoin floated as a hedge, not a replacement<\/h2>\n
The core of the proposal is not to upend Taiwan\u2019s current reserve strategy but to diversify it.<\/p>\n
Ko\u2019s plan calls for allocating a small percentage of Taiwan\u2019s reserves to Bitcoin, which he argues would provide an uncorrelated asset that is globally accessible and cannot be arbitrarily inflated.<\/p>\n
Bitcoin\u2019s fixed supply of 21 million tokens, combined with its decentralised ledger system, is a key reason why it is being considered.<\/p>\n
According to Professor Liu Yiru of National Taiwan University, these features make it particularly resistant to inflationary dilution\u2014unlike fiat currencies, which central banks can expand during economic shocks.<\/p>\n
Former Premier Chen Cong also weighed in, stating that although Bitcoin may not serve as a transactional currency at scale, its role as a digital store of value could help safeguard Taiwan\u2019s financial sovereignty.<\/p>\n
Global momentum for Bitcoin reserves<\/h2>\n
Taiwan\u2019s deliberation comes at a time when other governments are also experimenting with Bitcoin at the state level.<\/p>\n
In the US, New Hampshire recently passed the Bitcoin Reserve Act, allowing the inclusion of the digital asset in its state reserves.<\/p>\n
The move has prompted discussions in other American states and emerging markets facing high inflation or currency instability.<\/p>\n
While Taiwan has yet to formalise any such measure, the conversation signals a shift in how policymakers view crypto-assets, not merely as speculative investments but as potential components of national financial infrastructure.<\/p>\n
In addition to legislative interest, Ko suggested that a task force be set up to study the feasibility, volatility, and custodial risks associated with Bitcoin reserves.<\/p>\n
The central bank has not publicly responded to the proposal, though it is expected to be discussed further in upcoming budget and monetary policy reviews.<\/p>\n
The broader context of these debates also includes Taiwan\u2019s need to balance its strong technological sector with the risks posed by its geopolitical location.<\/p>\n
Diversifying reserve assets may serve not only economic goals but also broader strategic autonomy.<\/p>\n
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