The Bitcoin Reserve race is not just limited to the U.S. Competitors and crypto critics are now showing interest in the idea of Bitcoin Reserve. <\/span><\/p>\n In a recent update, Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is planning to reconsider the idea of a Bitcoin Reserve. For those unaware, this isn\u2019t the first time the country has thought on these lines. <\/span><\/p>\n In fact, the first time the idea was proposed, it got ruled out in December, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now, coming up with a fresh perspective, in a research paper authored by Jacob Langenkamp, a civil servant for the U.S. Department of Defense, said,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Taiwan would join 29 countries that have gained bitcoin exposure as of January 2026, a trend accelerated by the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That said, if we look back in 2025, Taiwan had stepped back because of Bitcoin\u2019s high volatility and low liquidity compared to traditional assets like U.S. dollars or gold.<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, operational and security risks, including potential vulnerabilities in storage, and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), were other reasons behind saying \u2018NO\u2019 back then.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, with a huge $157 billion trade surplus, these concerns seem invalid, now. In fact, with over 80% of its foreign reserves held in USD, the perspective required some alteration.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, with the growing U.S. debt, the Fed\u2019s monetary base expansion, and the worries around AI bubble bursts, Taiwan is leaning towards Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n Langenkamp believes that Bitcoin can act as a hedge against geopolitical tensions and support Taiwan\u2019s economy in times of war.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Expressing fears about the ongoing turmoil, Langenkamp added,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For Taiwan specifically, the American debt and deficit situation is nuanced. While Taiwan is not fully dollarized, 85-90% of its exports are estimated to be priced in USD, and more than 80% of the CBC reserves are in U.S. Treasuries. The country is heavily exposed to potential USD debasement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This comes as Taiwan\u2019s Bitcoin stash stands at 210 BTC worth $14M, just 0.001% of the total Bitcoin supply as per <\/span>BitcoinTreasuries.Net<\/span><\/a>. Meanwhile, the U.S holds 328,372 BTC worth $21,822 million. <\/span><\/p>\n Whereas China holds 190,000 BTC worth $12,619 million.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bitcoin traded at $66,420.97 at press time, after falling 3.12% in the past 24 hours. However, with Bitcoin dominance at 58.58%, BTC appears focused on longer-term positioning rather than short-term volatility.<\/p>\n\n
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