Taiwan is considering adding Bitcoin to its national strategic reserves, signaling a notable shift in its approach to financial security.
The Executive Yuan and central bank are discussing whether Bitcoin should be incorporated into the country’s official reserve structure. As part of an initial pilot phase, confiscated Bitcoin—currently marked for public auction—may instead be allocated directly to the national reserves.
The initiative is led by legislator Ko Chih-en, with strong support from Samson Mow, who is known for advocating the geopolitical and financial resilience that Bitcoin can offer when adopted as a reserve asset. Mow argues that Bitcoin’s inclusion strengthens a nation’s stability, especially during periods of rising global uncertainty.
Taiwan currently holds 423 tons of gold and approximately $577 billion in foreign-exchange reserves, and adding Bitcoin could position the country as one of the first in the Asia-Pacific region to treat digital assets as a strategic reserve instrument. Once the country finalizes its upcoming crypto-friendly regulatory framework, this plan may become official and potentially influence the reserve strategies of other nations.
