When I saw Nic Carter’s recent Bloomberg interview, I couldn’t help but shake my head. Nic, a long-time Bitcoiner and someone I respect, said that the US should not—and will not—buy Bitcoin with its strategic reserves because it would reflect the weakness of the dollar globally. I get his argument, but I completely disagree. In fact, I think it’s quite the opposite.
In my opinion, adding Bitcoin to the US reserves would be a great show of strength. It would send a message to the world that the US sees Bitcoin for what it is: a financial hedge, a form of “digital gold,” not another competitor to the dollar.
The US already has tons of assets in its reserves—crude oil, diesel, uranium, foreign currencies, and more than $500 billion in gold. None of these holdings make the dollar look weak. Instead, they bolster confidence in the stability of the dollar. Bitcoin will do the same.
Now, let’s talk about the accident not buying Bitcoin. If the US refuses to include Bitcoin in its reserves, it sends a dangerous message: that the US is afraid of Bitcoin and sees it as a threat rather than a partner. And here’s the kicker—if the US doesn’t, another big country will.
Imagine what would happen if China or Russia started hoarding Bitcoin and putting it as one of the dollar. That’s a scary thought for the US. But when the US buys Bitcoin, it changes the narrative entirely. It could integrate Bitcoin into the US financial system, showing the world that Bitcoin is not a threat—it’s part of the dollar ecosystem. Just as holding gold reserves does not devalue the dollar, holding Bitcoin can boost confidence in the US on a global scale.
And let’s not forget Bitcoin has been the best performing asset of the last decade. If you’re an American, why wouldn’t you want the US to have the best stock? It might even help pay off one of those $36 trillion debts someday.
So yes, I think Nic Carter is wrong on this one. Adding Bitcoin to US reserves wouldn’t show weakness—it would scream confidence, strength, and forward-thinking leadership. If the US wants to move forward, it needs to act before anyone else does.
This article is a Take it. The views expressed are entirely those of the author and do not reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine.
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