Bitcoin as a Financial Weapon

rodicarsone
Feb 26
2 min read

Could Trump Use Bitcoin as an Economic Weapon Against U.S. Adversaries?

For decades, the U.S. has used the dollar as a weapon—controlling global finance through:

Sanctions against adversaries like Russia and Iran.
Freezing foreign assets held in U.S. banks.
Forcing international trade to be conducted in dollars.

But what if Trump flips the script—using Bitcoin as a weapon instead?

Could Bitcoin become America’s most significant financial tool, or would it destroy the U.S. dollar’s dominance in the process?

How Bitcoin Could Be Used as an Economic Weapon

1️⃣ Cutting Adversaries Out of the Financial System

Right now, countries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea evade sanctions using Bitcoin.
If the U.S. controls a massive share of Bitcoin, it could freeze addresses, trace illicit transactions, and disrupt enemy funding.

2️⃣ Weaponizing Bitcoin Mining

The U.S. has access to some of the cheapest energy in the world.
If Trump pushed for national Bitcoin mining incentives, the U.S. could outcompete China and Russia in Bitcoin dominance.

3️⃣ Driving Up Bitcoin’s Price to Weaken Fiat-Based Economies

Countries relying on the euro, yuan, or ruble could struggle if Bitcoin adoption forces a shift away from traditional fiat systems.
The U.S. could benefit if it controls large reserves of BTC while other nations struggle to adapt.

4️⃣ Challenging the BRICS Gold Trade System

BRICS nations are trying to move away from the dollar by backing trade with gold.
However, if the U.S. positions Bitcoin as the preferred global settlement currency, it could undermine BRICS’ gold strategy.

Could This Backfire on the U.S.?

While Bitcoin could be used as an economic weapon, it also challenges America’s financial control.

❌ If Bitcoin replaces the dollar, the U.S. loses its ability to print unlimited money.

❌ Other countries could accumulate more Bitcoin than the U.S., shifting economic power elsewhere.

❌ If Bitcoin becomes the world’s primary reserve asset, the Federal Reserve loses much of its power.

This is why the U.S. hasn’t fully embraced Bitcoin yet—it’s a double-edged sword.

Final Verdict: Will Trump Make Bitcoin Part of His Economic Strategy?

It’s unlikely Trump will fully adopt Bitcoin as an official U.S. currency, but he may integrate it into national strategy by:

✔️ Accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

✔️ Encouraging U.S.-based Bitcoin mining to outcompete China.

✔️ Using Bitcoin to undermine adversaries who rely on fiat-based systems.

If Trump leverages Bitcoin strategically, it could reshape global finance and put the U.S. in a dominant position for decades.

Final Thoughts: The Future of Bitcoin, Gold, and the U.S. Economy

This concludes our 14-part series on Trump’s financial strategy—but the conversation isn’t over.

The next few years will determine whether gold, Bitcoin, or the U.S. dollar remains the global financial leader. Will Trump be the one to make the most significant financial move in history?

Time will tell.