Franklin Templeton: Bitcoin Reserves Will Expand This Year
Franklin Templeton expects more countries to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset in 2025, according to its digital assets outlook.
In a December 30 publication, the firm predicted that several nations will integrate Bitcoin reserves, positioning the cryptocurrency as a global store of value. Franklin Templeton believes this shift will be driven by increasing institutional and sovereign adoption.
Although the company did not specify which countries might adopt Bitcoin reserves, it forecasted a “shift from speculation to utility” in 2025. The firm also anticipates that blockchain and crypto technologies will become essential components of global financial systems next year.
On the same day, Wu Jiexhuang, a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, proposed adding Bitcoin to the city’s national reserves to enhance financial stability. Jiexhuang cited smaller nations like El Salvador and Bhutan, which have already adopted Bitcoin reserves, as models for Hong Kong to consider.
He also pointed to the impact of the US approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, which has spurred institutional adoption, and suggested that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset could further influence traditional markets.
