Kennedy's Bitcoin Vision: Transforming America's Monetary Future

In a bold move that could redefine the United States' monetary policy, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unveiled an ambitious plan to make the US the largest holder of Bitcoin. Speaking at the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Kennedy emphasized his commitment to Bitcoin, describing it as an "honest currency" that aligns with the ideals of personal freedom and Bitcoin, property rights, and governmental integrity.

Kennedy's policy centers on the strategic acquisition of Bitcoin, valued at $619 billion, to match the current US gold reserves. This move aims to enhance fiscal discipline within the federal government and redefine monetary policy. "Bitcoin is not only an offramp to this inflationary highway which is the highway to hell, but it also is a way of restoring integrity to our government," Kennedy stated.

During a roundtable discussion with Scott Melker and Caitlyn Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, Kennedy highlighted the philosophical alignment between his policies and the cryptocurrency community’s ideals. He criticized the current monetary system, describing it as a "destructive war economy" driven by fiat currency. "Bitcoin is a way the middle class can isolate itself from inflation, which is just a form of government theft," he added.

Kennedy detailed his plan to incrementally integrate Bitcoin into the US treasury. Starting with the issuance of treasury bills and Bitcoin anchored to a basket of hard currencies—including platinum and gold—Kennedy proposed a phased approach that would begin with 1% of new treasury issuances backed by these hard assets, scaling up to 100% over time.

"I would be willing to add Bitcoin to the balance sheet. I’m going to do that. I’m gonna actually do a basket of hard currencies of maybe platinum and gold and other hard currencies and begin issuing at least the class of treasury bills that are anchored to hard currency," Kennedy explained.

Kennedy's strategy involves direct purchases of Bitcoin to achieve holdings equivalent to the US gold reserves. "I would like to have the federal government begin to buy Bitcoin and over my term in office ultimately have an equivalent amount of Bitcoin that we have gold. Because Bitcoin is an honest currency, it’s a currency that’s based upon proof of work," he declared.

If implemented, Kennedy's plan would make the United States the largest Bitcoin holder globally. Currently, the US government holds 213,239 BTC worth $14.3 billion, confiscated through law enforcement. To match the value of the US gold reserves, the government would need to purchase about 9.4 million BTC at current prices, representing nearly 45% of the total 21 million BTC that will ever be mined.

Kennedy's proposal has sparked significant interest and debate within the cryptocurrency community and beyond. As the 2024 presidential election and Bitcoin approaches, his Bitcoin policy could become a defining issue in the race, highlighting the growing importance of cryptocurrency in the global financial landscape.

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