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Germany’s second-largest opposition party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has proposed the creation of a Germany Bitcoin reserve to protect the economy against inflation and currency instability.
The motion, introduced in the Bundestag on October 29, 2025, positions the party as a leading pro-crypto voice in Europe and reignites debate over Germany’s 2024 sale of nearly 50,000 seized BTC.
The proposed Germany Bitcoin reserve would serve as a strategic safeguard similar to France’s recent initiative, where lawmakers have advanced a comparable motion to accumulate Bitcoin as part of national reserves. If Germany proceeds, the move could mark a pivotal moment in the continent’s monetary diversification strategy.
The AfD motion, titled “Strategisches Potenzial von Bitcoin erkennen – Freiheit bewahren durch Zurückhaltung in der Besteuerung und Regulierung,” calls for the federal government to officially recognize Bitcoin as a “strategic reserve asset” and implement tax incentives for long-term holders.
The proposal immediately rekindled public criticism of the government’s decision to sell nearly 50,000 BTC seized from criminal cases in June 2024, when Bitcoin traded around $57,900. At current market prices, those holdings would be worth over $5.6 billion, a missed profit of more than $3.5 billion.
“When politicians start talking about Bitcoin reserves, you know we’ve officially left the ‘magic internet money’ phase,” one X user commented.
Another user added, “They sold 50k BTC just at $54k, since then it has doubled. They missed profit of over $3.5B.”
AfD supporters argue that a Germany Bitcoin reserve could have shielded national assets from inflation while strengthening the country’s long-term financial independence. Critics, however, question the feasibility and fiscal implications of introducing digital assets into sovereign balance sheets.
Unlike other mainstream German parties, AfD has consistently shown a pro-crypto orientation. The party’s latest motion emphasizes the strategic and fiscal potential of a Germany Bitcoin reserve, calling Bitcoin “stateless money” that offers protection from centralized monetary policy.
The motion further advocates for tax exemptions on Bitcoin holdings after 12 months and warns against what it calls EU overregulation of digital wallets and services. AfD also opposes the European Union’s plan to develop a digital euro, arguing that it threatens financial sovereignty and privacy.
“Bitcoin represents economic freedom and monetary restraint in an age of digital surveillance,” AfD statement in its parliamentary filing.
With Germany recognized as Europe’s largest economy, the establishment of a Germany Bitcoin reserve could influence wider policy discussions across the EU, particularly in light of growing skepticism toward centralized digital currencies.
AfD’s motion follows similar momentum across Europe. In France, the UDR party led by Éric Ciotti has recently proposed creating a national Bitcoin reserve targeting 2% of the total BTC supply—around 420,000 BTC—over the next eight years. The French plan involves public mining, asset seizures, and savings fund allocations to build the reserve.
Similarly, in Switzerland, parliamentarian Samuel Kullmann is campaigning to enshrine Bitcoin in the nation’s constitution and have the Swiss National Bank hold BTC on its balance sheet.
Currently, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries, only the United Kingdom and Finland hold national Bitcoin reserves. Both Germany and Bulgaria are listed as having zero holdings.
If adopted, the Germany Bitcoin reserve initiative would not only align the country with emerging European Bitcoin policies but could also establish it as a key player in the evolving global digital asset landscape.
While AfD’s proposal has energized the crypto community, analysts caution that its success depends on broader parliamentary support. As the second-largest opposition party, AfD wields significant influence but lacks majority control. The motion’s advancement would require cross-party backing and fiscal evaluation by Germany’s finance ministry.
Nonetheless, the renewed debate around a Germany Bitcoin reserve underscores shifting attitudes toward Bitcoin’s role in sovereign finance. With past missteps costing billions, the motion represents both a political statement and a strategic reconsideration of national reserve management in an age of digital assets.
