Yeliz Akmaca 
A new nationwide survey in the US has revealed public interest in digital assets. According to research conducted by the Nakamoto Project, most Americans support converting a portion of the country’s gold reserves into Bitcoin.
The survey found that 60% of participants believe this conversion would strengthen economic stability. Participants think Bitcoin’s decentralized structure would reduce government control. This approach indicates declining trust in traditional monetary policies.
Young people, in particular, are more enthusiastic about this idea. Among those aged 18-35, 75% agree that digital assets like Bitcoin will form the backbone of the financial system in the future. This age group views adding Bitcoin to state reserves as a confidence-building move. Nakamoto Project officials noted that the survey results are striking. According to them, Bitcoin is no longer just an investment tool. It is also being considered as a strategic reserve alternative.
US: Gold or Bitcoin? The Public Makes Its Choice
Some economic experts approach this idea cautiously. They emphasize the risks due to Bitcoin’s price volatility. However, other experts argue that digital assets gain value over time.
The USA administration has not yet made a statement on this matter. The White House and the Treasury Department remain silent. Still, this public trend could prompt politicians to act. Another interesting finding from the survey is that 40% of participants also support the Federal Reserve issuing a digital dollar (CBDC). This shows that the public is open not only to Bitcoin but to digital currencies in general.
Troy Cross, one of the founders of the Nakamoto Project, stated that while some people have doubts about the survey results, they are confident in their accuracy. Cross noted that only a small portion of participants suggested having 0% Bitcoin in the portfolio. The majority preferred diversification, with younger participants leaning more toward Bitcoin compared to older ones.
“When we gave participants a slider and asked what the right balance between gold and Bitcoin should be for the America government, almost no one set the slider to 0% Bitcoin and 100% gold. Instead, most people found around 10% Bitcoin appropriate,” he explained.
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