Bitcoin Reserve Currency Timeline Extends to 2040s
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Recent analysis based on IMF data suggests Bitcoin's path to becoming a global reserve currency faces significant structural hurdles, with the earliest realistic timeline extending to the mid-2040s. The model considers binding constraints including official mandates, collateral usage, and invoicing conventions within a global foreign-exchange reserve system currently valued at $12.94 trillion.
While this extended timeline may temper near-term expectations, it provides a framework for understanding the systemic adoption required for reserve-currency primacy. The analysis underscores that Bitcoin's journey toward this status involves fundamental shifts in global financial infrastructure rather than mere asset adoption.
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