On 29 October 2025, Germany’s opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD) introduced a parliamentary motion that would see the country establish a strategic reserve of Bitcoin (BTC) in its national treasury.
The motion, tabled in the Bundestag, seeks to hedge against inflation and currency volatility, and would mark a major shift in Europe’s largest economy’s approach to digital-asset exposure.
AfD’s proposal argues that Bitcoin, as a non-sovereign and alternative asset, could diversify traditional reserves such as gold and foreign currency holdings and strengthen Germany’s financial resilience.
If passed, Germany could become the first major European economy to formally hold BTC as part of its reserve strategy, a development that sparked celebration among crypto industry participants and market watchers.
At the same time, critics quickly pointed out past missteps: the German government reportedly sold Bitcoin holdings back when the cryptocurrency was valued around US $54,000, missing out on potential upside.
The new motion has triggered debate about what lessons “exit early” decisions hold for future digital-asset policy.
Industry observers say the motion represents a turning point for institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. The AfD initiative gained attention for treating Bitcoin not just as an investment but as a national financial instrument capable of hedging systemic risk in an inflationary environment.
However, the proposal faces significant headwinds. Bitcoin’s volatility remains a concern for policymakers, and the technical, regulatory, and custody challenges associated with holding digital assets at the sovereign level are complex.
As one article noted: “Critics warn of Bitcoin’s volatility and technical challenges for government custody.”
The motion will now enter committee deliberation and debate in the Bundestag. If pursued further, it could spark similar proposals elsewhere in Europe and may accelerate institutional and government-level crypto policy initiatives.
For now, Germany’s step signals growing acceptance of digital assets and opens a new chapter in how nations view Bitcoin’s role in national finance.