Taiwan lawmaker proposes Bitcoin reserve amid China tensions
Taiwanese legislator Dr. Ko Ju-Chun has proposed allocating part of Taiwan's $602 billion foreign reserves to Bitcoin as a strategic hedge against potential Chinese military aggression. The suggestion, made during a session with top economic officials, reflects growing concerns over the security of traditional U.S. dollar assets in a conflict scenario. While the central bank has not endorsed the idea, market activity shows increased interest in Bitcoin amid rising cross-strait tensions.
- ▪Dr. Ko Ju-Chun proposed that Taiwan invest part of its $602 billion foreign exchange reserves in Bitcoin.
- ▪The proposal aims to protect assets from potential seizure in the event of Chinese military action.
- ▪Bitcoin's price has surpassed $86,000, with markets showing strong positive sentiment.
- ▪The idea aligns with a broader strategy to diversify reserves into decentralized, seizure-resistant assets.
- ▪Market indicators suggest a slight increase in perceived risk of conflict between China and Taiwan.
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## Market Snapshot Markets related to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan by June 30, 2026, show a slight decrease in YES pricing, currently at 1.9% from 2%. In the Bitcoin market, the price is already above $86,000, with a 100% YES pricing for April 30. ## Key Takeaways – The proposal by Taiwanese legislator Dr. Ko Ju-Chun appears to indicate a strategic move towards using Bitcoin as a hedge against potential Chinese military actions. – Market activity suggests that this development is consistent with increased preparedness in Taiwan for possible cross-strait conflict. – The suggestion to allocate foreign reserves to Bitcoin could indicate potential increased demand and positive sentiment within Bitcoin markets. ## Article Body Taiwanese legislator Dr.
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