Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has formally introduced a motion in the Bundestag to establish a national strategic Bitcoin reserve, aiming to diversify state assets, strengthen financial sovereignty, and position the country as a European crypto hub. The proposal, dated October 29, 2025, makes Germany the latest major economy to explore Bitcoin accumulation at the state level.
According to the official motion, AfD lawmakers describe Bitcoin as a "strategic reserve asset" comparable to digital gold. The party proposes that Germany acquire and hold Bitcoin using seized BTC holdings and budget allocations, while maintaining tax exemptions on transactions and protecting self-custody rights for citizens. This initiative mirrors the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve created under President Trump's administration earlier in 2025 and draws parallels to France's recently reviewed Bitcoin reserve proposal.
The motion quickly gained traction on social media, with influencers like @CryptoRover and Bitcoin Magazine amplifying the story. Bitcoin Magazine called it "a pivotal signal that Germany's political establishment is beginning to take sovereign Bitcoin adoption seriously." Background details include AfD's Joana Cotar, a long-time Bitcoin advocate, who previously urged the government to hold seized Bitcoin assets rather than liquidate them, laying the groundwork for this motion.
While the proposal's path forward is uncertain due to potential political opposition and risks like price volatility and technical storage challenges, it signals a broader trend toward state Bitcoin accumulation. If passed, Germany may start pilot programs, gradually moving reserves into Bitcoin, which could influence other European nations and global policy on digital assets.
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