Taiwan is exploring the creation of a strategic reserve in Bitcoin, based on the 210.45 BTC already seized by the Ministry of Justice. This initiative could place the island in eighth place worldwide among BTC-holding states. Could Bitcoin become a tool for diversification and financial autonomy for Taiwan?
Taiwan explores the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve
We recently reported on Taiwanese Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai’s desire to partner with his central bank to study the possibility of adopting Bitcoin at the national level.
This initiative is being spearheaded by pro-Bitcoin lawmaker Ju-chun Ko, with the active support of Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, who is known for his expertise in supporting strategies to accelerate “hyperbitcoinization” on a global scale.
For the time being, Taiwan’s Prime Minister and central bank have only agreed to study the feasibility and advantages or disadvantages of building up reserves with BTC seized in 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 Taiwan holds 210.45 BTC in seized assets as of Oct 31, 2025. @coingecko data suggests this could rank Taiwan 8th globally in gov Bitcoin holdings! 🏆!
Following my inquiry: The Ministry of Justice replied that as of October 31, Taiwan’s judicial seizure of $BTC reached 210 coins, ranking 8th globally in terms of 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 BTC-holding countries, he concludes.
More broadly, seized virtual asset holdings amount to NT$1.30 billion, mainly held in USDT, BTC, ETH, and BNB.
For Taiwan, financial autonomy is 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 is in U.S. Treasury bonds.
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This portfolio structure increases the island’s vulnerability to US budget imbalances and changes in the Federal Reserve’s (FED) monetary policy.
Added to this are major geopolitical factors, notably growing tensions with China, a player with significant economic and strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
In this context, the integration of Bitcoin into national reserves would be part of a strategic diversification strategy. It should be noted that building this diversification on assets seized by the authorities in the context of legal proceedings has the major advantage of not placing any additional pressure on the public budget. For the time being, this decision remains in the hands of Taiwanese policymakers, a challenge worthy of “hyperbitcoinization” specialist Samson Mow.
