US Bitcoin reserve vs. gold and oil reserves: How do they compare?

Bitcoin is a volatile digital asset, gold is a stable physical store of value, and oil is a key energy resource with geopolitical risks.

The US government has long relied on gold and oil as reserve assets, but with the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), its potential role as a strategic reserve has increased substantially. This possibility and potential of the Bitcoin strategic reserve have seen a major tailwind as the new administration took charge in the US in January 2025.

While gold has historically backed monetary systems and oil remains a key economic and security asset, Bitcoin represents a new kind of digital reserve that challenges traditional financial paradigms. 

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