Taiwan is exploring the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, based on the 210.45 BTC already seized by the Ministry of Justice. This initiative could place the island in 8th place globally among governments holding BTC. Could Bitcoin become a tool for diversification and financial autonomy for Taiwan?
Taiwan is exploring the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve
We recently reported on Taiwanese Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai’s intention to partner with the central bank to study the possibility of adopting Bitcoin at the national level.
This initiative is being driven by pro-Bitcoin lawmaker Ju-chun Ko, with the active support of Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, who is recognized for his expertise in developing strategies to accelerate “hyperbitcoinization” on a global scale.
For now, Taiwan’s Prime Minister and central bank have only agreed to study the feasibility and the pros and cons of establishing a reserve using BTC seized through legal proceedings.
Ju-chun Ko posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating that as of October 31, 2025, the Taiwanese Ministry of Justice held 210.45 bitcoins from judicial seizures.
Taiwan No. 8!! The Ministry of Justice revealed that Taiwan holds 210.45 BTC in seized assets as of Oct. 31, 2025. @coingecko data suggests this could rank Taiwan 8th globally in government Bitcoin holdings! !
Following my inquiry: The Ministry of Justice replied that as of Oct 31, our country’s judicial seizures of $BTC totaled 210 coins, ranking 8th globally in holdings! pic.twitter.com/HsGJ6ND7rP
— Tech Legislator Ko Ju-Chun (@dAAAb) December 18, 2025
According to CoinGecko data, this volume would potentially place Taiwan 8th in the world among countries holding BTC, he concludes.
More broadly, seized virtual asset holdings amount to 1.30 billion New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), primarily held in USDT, BTC, ETH, and BNB.
For Taiwan, financial autonomy is emerging as a strategic imperative
Taiwan remains heavily dependent on its economic and strategic position, largely shaped by its central role in the global microprocessor industry.
This specialization is both a major strength and a vulnerability, exposing the island to geopolitical tensions and international economic cycles.
It should also be noted that Taiwan’s reserves include approximately 423 tons of gold and $577 billion in foreign currency, 92% of which consists of U.S. Treasury bonds.
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This portfolio structure increases the island’s vulnerability to U.S. fiscal imbalances and shifts in the Federal Reserve’s (FED) monetary policy.
Added to this are major geopolitical factors, notably growing tensions with China, a player exerting significant economic and strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
In this context, the inclusion of Bitcoin in national reserves would be part of a strategy of diversification. It is worth noting that building such a reserve using assets seized by authorities through legal proceedings offers the major advantage of placing no additional strain on the public budget.
For now, this decision remains in the hands of Taiwanese policymakers—a challenge worthy of “hyperbitcoinization” expert Samson Mow.
