Taiwan is reportedly reconsidering a national Bitcoin reserve after rejecting the idea in December 2025 due to volatility and security concerns. A recent research paper notes Taiwan would join 29 countries with bitcoin exposure, a trend accelerated by a U.S. executive order. Taiwan currently holds 210 BTC worth $14 million, a small fraction compared to the U.S. and China’s holdings. This shift is linked to its heavy exposure to U.S. dollar assets and growing concerns about U.S. debt and geopolitical tensions.
The race to establish a Bitcoin reserve is gaining global interest beyond the United States. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is now planning to reconsider the idea after ruling it out in December 2025.
The initial rejection was based on Bitcoin’s high volatility and low liquidity compared to traditional assets. Operational risks, including storage vulnerabilities and anti-money laundering compliance, were also deciding factors.
As data shows, Taiwan’s current Bitcoin holdings are minimal at 210 BTC worth $14 million. This contrasts sharply with the U.S. reserve of 328,372 BTC valued at nearly $21.8 billion and China’s 190,000 BTC worth approximately $12.6 billion.
In a research paper, author Jacob Langenkamp, a civil servant for the U.S. Department of Defense, framed the potential move. “Taiwan would join 29 countries that have gained bitcoin exposure as of January 2026, a trend accelerated by the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order,” he wrote.
Langenkamp argues the country’s massive trade surplus and economic profile justify a new perspective. Taiwan holds over 80% of its foreign reserves in U.S. dollar assets, making it heavily exposed to potential dollar debasement.
He believes Bitcoin could act as a hedge against geopolitical tensions and support Taiwan’s economy in times of conflict. “For Taiwan specifically, the American debt and deficit situation is nuanced,” Langenkamp stated.
Concurrently in the U.S., two lawmakers have proposed the “Mined in America Act.” The bill aims to expand domestic cryptocurrency mining and reduce foreign supply chain reliance.
It also formally codifies a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, aligning with earlier executive actions from 2025. Bitcoin traded around $66,420 at press time, showing a focus on longer-term positioning amid recent volatility.
