Franklin Templeton, a notable spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, forecasts a significant shift in global finance as several countries are predicted to establish Bitcoin (BTC) reserves by 2025. Highlighting Bitcoin’s evolving role as a digital store of value, the firm anticipates this trend to strengthen through increased institutional and sovereign adoption, reinforcing Bitcoin’s status as a cornerstone of modern financial systems.

Adding to this bullish outlook, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council member Wu Jiexhuang has advocated for incorporating Bitcoin into the national reserves, citing successful precedents set by smaller nations like El Salvador and Bhutan. This move aligns with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, further fueling institutional interest and adoption.

Echoing similar sentiments in Europe, Germany’s Free Democratic Party (FDP) has shown openness to using Bitcoin as a reserve asset, viewing it as a strategic enhancement to the resilience of the European monetary system. Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner criticized the slow pace of crypto adoption, urging for policies that leverage Bitcoin’s potential benefits.

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