Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment bank, has commented on the proposed U.S. Bitcoin reserve, highlighting the positives of the move.
Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, drew attention to the report in a tweet today.
Notably, the Deutsche Bank Research report suggests that Bitcoin could play a major role in the United States’ financial strategy as a strategic reserve asset. The report highlights Bitcoin’s fixed supply, decentralization, and strong security track record, comparing it to gold in terms of scarcity and resilience.
Furthermore, Deutsche Bank cited growing concerns over inflation and dollar depreciation. It believes that Bitcoin’s inclusion in national reserves could help hedge against inflation and benefit the U.S. dollar as the country strengthens its leadership in the crypto market.
Moreover, the bank emphasized that a U.S. Bitcoin reserve could signal confidence in crypto’s future. In particular, it could set new international standards, much like the U.S. gold reserves did in the 20th century.
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Additionally, the bank argued that holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset makes sense from a diversification perspective due to BTC’s low correlation with other assets. This highlights the benefit of Bitcoin performing independently of traditional investments.
Data Confirms Bitcoin’s Low Correlation
Notably, Deutsche Bank Research’s January 2025 asset correlation matrix supports these claims. Specifically, the data shows that Bitcoin maintains minimal correlation with stocks, bonds, and commodities, indicating its role as a hedge against macroeconomic risks.
Bitcoin low correlation with other investments
Essentially, this insight confirms the increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin, as governments, funds, and asset managers seek non-traditional hedges amid economic uncertainty.
Interestingly, Deutsche Bank highlighted that with Bitcoin’s continued price appreciation, holding it as a reserve asset would bolster public finances and offset national debt.
Other Industry Experts’ Commentaries on the Benefits of a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has also discussed the potential impacts of the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He believes this reserve reduces the likelihood of the U.S. banning Bitcoin. Specifically, it signals a commitment to the digital asset and recognizes it as an official asset class.
Hougan also anticipates that other countries may follow suit, establishing their own reserves and accelerating global Bitcoin adoption. The U.S. move might prompt nations to act quickly to secure Bitcoin before U.S. purchases drive up prices.
Moreover, Hougan argued that the reserve makes it harder for financial institutions to label Bitcoin as unsuitable, potentially softening the stance of organizations like the European Central Bank, which previously rejected Bitcoin.
