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Swiss Bitcoin Campaign Falls Short: A Look at Global Bitcoin Holdings and Sovereign Plays

The Swiss National Bank successfully fended off a campaign to include Bitcoin in its reserves, with organizers unable to gather enough signatures for a referendum. The campaigns leader, Yves Bennaim, acknowledged the challenge but hoped it would spark discussion on Bitcoins role in global finance.

On the international stage, countries have been cautious about adopting Bitcoin as a sovereign asset. El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021 and holds around 7,645 coins. Bhutan, initially stacking Bitcoin through green energy mining, has since reduced its holdings from 13,000 to 3,654 coins.

Major holders like the US, China, and the UK primarily acquire Bitcoin through seizing assets from criminals. In the US, President Trump initiated a strategic reserve in 2025, funded by seized assets and subject to a no-selling rule.

The Swiss campaigns failure underscores the challenges nations face when considering Bitcoin for reserves, but the conversation around digital gold for future reserves continues to grow.

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