- Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus has floated an intriguing idea on his X account: establishing a U.S. Dogecoin Strategic Reserve.
- A Dogecoin reserve could function similarly to traditional currency reserves held by nations, designed to support economic stability and market confidence.
President-elect Donald Trump’s initiative to establish a national Bitcoin reserve is gaining popularity nationwide, with several states, including Pennsylvania, already laying the foundation for Bitcoin reserves. In a thought-provoking twist, Dogecoin creator Billy Markus, known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, has proposed that Dogecoin (DOGE) join Bitcoin in becoming a strategic national reserve asset on X.
why not national dogecoin reserve tho https://t.co/jRh0b3rG7j
— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) November 15, 2024
His comment came in response to a post from Kalshi, a prediction market platform, which highlighted bettors’ growing expectations that Trump would initiate the creation of a Bitcoin reserve. With Bitcoin approaching the $100,000 mark and boasting a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion, the concept of designating it as a strategic reserve asset is becoming more plausible.
Bitcoin has ascended to become the seventh-largest asset in the world, recently surpassing both silver and the oil giant Saudi Aramco. By Michael Saylor and Senator Lummis recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, it could lead to increased interest from institutions, and government entities, and potentially push its value to unprecedented levels.
The Case for a Dogecoin Reserve
Turning to Dogecoin, a peer-to-peer open-source cryptocurrency founded in 2013 as a joke is the leading meme-based cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of approximately $54.7 billion.
Dogecoin has garnered significant attention, largely due to high-profile endorsements from Elon Musk, who has referred to himself as the “Dogefather.” Musk’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in May 2021, where he discussed Dogecoin, propelled its price to an all-time high of $0.7316. Additionally, Tesla has begun accepting DOGE for certain merchandise, making the cryptocurrency suitable for practical use cases.
As we reported, the conclusion of the legal dispute involving Dogecoin and Elon Musk on November 14, 2024, after investors chose to withdraw their appeal, makes Dogecoin more appealing. The case, which had been ongoing since 2022, accused Musk and Tesla of manipulating Dogecoin’s price for personal gain.
Markus’ suggestion for a national Dogecoin reserve prompts us to consider the growing role of meme coins in government financial strategies. Whether or not these ideas materialize, the rapid ascent of both Bitcoin and Dogecoin illustrates the shifting landscape. A U.S. Dogecoin Reserve would provide a safety net against extreme price volatility and signal increased confidence among investors and the broader financial community.
In other news concerning Dogecoin, Spirit Blockchain Capital, announced the acquisition of Dogecoin Portfolio Holdings Corp, a company created by a group of forward-thinking entrepreneurs and Dogecoin supporters in October. Spirit’s acquisition of Dogecoin Holdings encompasses assets owned by Dogecoin supporters, including a Dogecoin payment gateway, ETF platform technology geared towards Dogecoin, and $383,000 in cash.
Additionally, Spirit is contemplating the launch of a Dogecoin-focused exchange-traded product to facilitate direct exposure to the asset. As of now, DOGE has climbed 2.22% in the past day and 29.13% in the past week, reaching a price of $0.3723.
