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Can Bitcoin Help Reduce US Debt? VanEck’s New Tool Reveals Insights

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Vignesh S G

The US national debt is skyrocketing, raising concerns about its long-term impact on the economy. But what if Bitcoin could help? VanEck has introduced a new tool that explores this idea, letting users see how Bitcoin’s value could offset a portion of the country’s debt in the coming decades.

The numbers might surprise you. If Bitcoin continues to grow at a strong pace, could it actually become a key financial asset for the US government?

Let’s break down what the tool reveals.

How the Tool Works

The tool consists of two main calculators:

  1. US National Debt Value Calculator – Estimates how much the national debt will grow over time.
  2. Bitcoin Treasury Reserve Value Calculator – Projects the future value of a Bitcoin reserve based on price growth.

Right now, the US national debt stands at $36 trillion. If it continues to grow at a 5% annual rate, it could reach $116 trillion by 2049, according to the tool.

Currently, Bitcoin is priced at $98,269. If BTC grows at a 25% annual rate, a 1 million BTC reserve could be worth around $21 trillion by 2049 – equal to 18% of the projected US debt at that time.

The BITCOIN Act and Its Proposal: What You Should Know

The BITCOIN Act was presented to the US Senate by Senator Cynthia Lummis The act proposes to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve to serve as an additional store of value to bolster America’s balance sheet and ensure the transparent management of Bitcoin holdings of the federal government. 

While presenting the bill, Lummis highlighted Bitcoin’s growing importance, stating:

“Bitcoin is transforming not only our country but the world, and becoming the first developed nation to use Bitcoin as a savings technology secures our position as a global leader in financial innovation.”

The projections suggest that if the US adopts Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, it could offset over 18% of total national debt by 2049. While this wouldn’t fully resolve the debt crisis, it presents an interesting possibility – could Bitcoin become a key tool for managing national finances?

Vignesh S G

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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