Crypto Corner: Is Bitcoin becoming the new global reserve asset?

Welcome to Crypto Corner, presented by BTC Markets, where each episode we explore the latest in crypto market trends. In this edition, Charlie Sherry, Head of Finance at BTC Markets, speaks with Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision, about the macro factors influencing how digital assets are being used, regulated, and understood across the world.

According to Jamie, we are in the middle of a global economic reset, something that tends to happen only once every few decades. Central banks are buying more gold, currencies are being devalued, and international trade conditions are shifting. In this context, Bitcoin is gaining traction as a serious alternative: a non-sovereign, provably scarce, and immutable asset that is now on the radar of sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and large corporations.

“Bitcoin is emerging as a non-sovereign, provably scarce, and immutable asset—one that sovereign wealth funds and nation-states can no longer ignore.”

With the return of the Trump administration, Jamie notes a shift in tone in U.S. policy toward digital assets. He highlights how proposed laws such as the Stablecoin Bill and the Market Structure Bill could help provide the clarity and structure needed to attract long-term capital into the space.

The conversation also touches on the rapid growth of stablecoins. Monthly transfer volumes now reach up to US$4 trillion, more than some traditional payment processors. Jamie sees this as more than just a trend: stablecoins could significantly improve the efficiency of global finance. Major players like PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard are already getting involved.

While the U.S. and EU are pushing ahead, Jamie says Australia still has work to do. Despite having a strong crypto and blockchain talent pool, the local industry continues to be held back by unclear regulation and lack of support from banks and policymakers.

“This isn’t about headlines—it’s about survival. Institutions are looking for assets that can preserve value over time, and Bitcoin is stepping up to that role.”

From changing global regulations to Bitcoin’s growing presence in traditional finance, this episode offers a timely look at how crypto is being taken more seriously in boardrooms, trading desks, and policy discussions alike.

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