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 makes Germany the latest major economy to explore Bitcoin accumulation at the state level.
AfD’s Push for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
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, maintaining tax exemptions on transactions and protecting self-custody rights for citizens.
The initiative mirrors the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, created under President Trump’s administration earlier this year, and draws parallels to France’s recently reviewed Bitcoin reserve proposal. AfD’s motion signals a significant shift in European political discourse, framing Bitcoin not just as an investment asset but as a pillar of national economic sovereignty.
Social Media and Global Reaction
The motion quickly gained traction across the crypto community on X. Influencers like @CryptoRover posted, “GERMANY’S BIGGEST PARTY AFD OFFICIALLY INTRODUCES MOTION TO ESTABLISH A STRATEGIC #BITCOIN RESERVE.”
💥BREAKING:
GERMANY'S BIGGEST PARTY AFD OFFICIALLY INTRODUCES MOTION TO ESTABLISH A STRATEGIC #BITCOIN RESERVE!
FIRST FRANCE, NOW GERMANY…
IT'S HAPPENING 🚀 pic.twitter.com/s2kTK5R4x3
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) October 29, 2025
Bitcoin Magazine amplified the story to its international audience, calling AfD’s motion “a pivotal signal that Germany’s political establishment is beginning to take sovereign Bitcoin adoption seriously.”
JUST IN: 🇩🇪 Germany’s second-largest party, AfD, introduced a motion to build a #Bitcoin reserve. pic.twitter.com/TeM4yUoIVe
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) October 29, 2025
A Global Trend Toward State Bitcoin Accumulation
Germany’s move follows a wave of nation-state Bitcoin initiatives. France reviewed its own Bitcoin reserve motionearlier this week, while the United States launched a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in March 2025 through executive order.
In Germany, AfD’s Joana Cotar, a long-time Bitcoin advocate, previously urged the government to HODL seized Bitcoin assets rather than liquidate them. Her 2024 Bundestag inquiry on Bitcoin’s reserve potential helped lay the groundwork for today’s motion.
While the proposal’s path forward remains uncertain, the AfD’s advocacy reinforces a broader narrative: Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed as a sovereign financial tool, not just a speculative asset.
As global powers race to define their roles in the digital monetary era, Germany’s debate over a Bitcoin reserve highlights a growing realization across governments, that monetary independence in the 21st century may soon depend on blockchain-based assets.