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Is Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve a Global Threat? EU Warns of ‘American Brutality

Is Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve a Global Threat? EU Warns of ‘American Brutality
Jane Omada Apeh
Last updated: March 18, 2025 8:21 am
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Published March 18, 2025
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The idea of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under President Donald Trump has sparked intense debate, with European leaders warning that aggressive US crypto policies could lead to financial chaos. While Trump’s executive order on March 6 outlined plans to use seized BTC from criminal and civil cases, the skepticism is strong.

Contents
European Leaders Warn US Crypto PoliciesUS Political OppositionExperts Discuss Bitcoin’s Role in Financial StabilityThe Future: Will the Bitcoin Reserve Become Reality?Conclusion: An Inflection Point for Bitcoin and Global FinanceFAQs1. What is the Trump Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?2. Why is Europe worrying about Trump’s Bitcoin plan?3. Is there political opposition to Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S.?4. Will Bitcoin reserves impact financial stability?5. Will the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve be implemented?Glossary References

According to Polymarket, there’s only a 29% chance the reserve will be implemented within Trump’s first 100 days. Meanwhile Bitcoin (BTC) price; which had previously hit $100,000; have struggled to sustain momentum and is currently at $82,693.09 as at the time of this publication.

As the US pushes into Bitcoin-backed financial strategies, European regulators are sounding the alarm over economic risks.

With skepticism growing, experts are debating whether the US government’s Bitcoin accumulation will be a financial breakthrough or a new wave of uncertainty in global markets.

European Leaders Warn US Crypto Policies

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker François Villeroy de Galhau has been vocal about his concerns over Trump’s Bitcoin strategy. Speaking to La Tribune Dimanche, he said:

“We are seeing great brutality on the American side. Donald Trump seems to harbor this false vision that the global economy is a zero-sum game. He sees it like a Monopoly board, with a fixation on trade deficits: what some gain is necessarily what others lose.”

Villeroy added that global trade should be about collaboration, not competition. He told European nations to strengthen their economic policies in response:

“No! Trade is about exchanging ideas, talents and products to create wealth together. We must not respond to this brutality with passivity or inevitability, but with will.”

Despite the concerns, the ECB official said Europe’s financial system is well regulated, so there’s less chance of a banking crisis. He also called for a stronger global role for the euro and better investment frameworks to attract international capital.

Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Faces Global Scrutiny as EU Warns of ‘American Brutality’

US Political Opposition

As European leaders warn, opposition in the US is growing. Based on reports, Representative Gerald Connolly is urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve plan, citing conflicts of interest tied to Trump’s friends and donors.

This backlash only shows how divisive the Bitcoin reserve issue is in government reserves. Critics say BTC is too volatile for national reserves, others see it as an inflation hedge.

Experts Discuss Bitcoin’s Role in Financial Stability

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has sparked debate among financial experts, with different views on its economic impact.

Naysayers Warn of Market Chaos

Critics say Bitcoin’s price swings will destabilize national reserves. The current dip, where BTC has fallen from over $100,000, has only strengthened their case. If Bitcoin were to lose big, the US Treasury would lose.

Economist Paul Krugman said:

“Bitcoin is a speculative asset. While it has gotten institutional interest, it doesn’t have the stability of a national reserve.”

Supporters Point to Liquidity and Resilience

Crypto analyst Christopher Perkins says digital assets can enhance financial stability. He cites Bitcoin’s liquidity and ability to do real-time transactions, reducing settlement risks; something traditional finance has struggled with for ages.

From his experience during the Lehman Brothers collapse, Perkins says liquidity is key to market resilience. He compares Bitcoin to gold in economic downturns, saying it can be a store of value in times of crisis.

“Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it an alternative to traditional banking systems, reduces systemic risk.”

Despite regulatory concerns, institutional interest in Bitcoin is growing. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says governments are getting more involved in blockchain adoption, which means a shift in sentiment.

Even Deutsche Bank has acknowledged Bitcoin’s potential role in setting global financial standards, so the debate over digital assets in national reserves is far from over.

Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Faces Global Scrutiny as EU Warns of ‘American Brutality’

The Future: Will the Bitcoin Reserve Become Reality?

The Bitcoin Reserve is a controversial idea, with no clear path forward.

– If it happens; it will be a major shift in how nations incorporate digital assets into their financial systems.

– If not, it will show the regulatory and political hurdles Bitcoin faces at the national level.

With domestic and international opposition building, the next few months will be crucial in determining if Trump’s Bitcoin vision becomes reality or just speculation.

Conclusion: An Inflection Point for Bitcoin and Global Finance

As Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve plan is being challenged by both US lawmakers and European officials; the debate over government-held BTC is far from over. While concerns over market manipulation and regulatory risks persist, institutional interest in digital assets is growing.

The next few weeks will decide if the US will move ahead with their Bitcoin plan or face growing opposition from lawmakers and international partners. Either way, the outcome will set a precedent for national crypto reserves and the role of digital assets in global finance.

Stay updated with Deythere as we’re available around the clock, providing you with updated information about the state of the crypto world.

FAQs

1. What is the Trump Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

It is a proposed idea where the US government would hold Bitcoin (BTC) as part of national reserves, using BTC seized from criminal and civil cases.

2. Why is Europe worrying about Trump’s Bitcoin plan?

European officials fear US crypto policies will break global markets, like past economic crises that originated in the US.

3. Is there political opposition to Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S.?

Yes. Gerald Connolly and others have raised concerns over conflict of interest and risk.

4. Will Bitcoin reserves impact financial stability?

Opinions are divided. Critics say volatility while supporters say liquidity and resilience.

5. Will the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve be implemented?

According to Polymarket, there’s only a 29% chance it’ll happen in Trump’s first 100 days of office.

Glossary 

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve – A proposed US government reserve that holds Bitcoin as part of national assets.

ECB (European Central Bank) – The central bank of the euro and European monetary policy.

Liquidity – How easily an asset can be converted to cash without affecting price.

Volatility – The fluctuation of a financial asset’s price.

Institutional Investment – Big money investments from banks, hedge funds and institutions.

References

  1. CoinMarketCap 
  2. Ambcrypto
  3. La Tribune Dimanche
  4. Marketwatch
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