The 2024 presidential race is heating up between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. Yet, in the background, another candidate is emerging: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent.

Currently, predictive analytics platform Polymarket places Kennedy’s chances of winning at just 1%. Despite the odds, RFK Jr. has been capturing attention from voters with fresh ideas.

He recently shared his thoughts on cryptocurrency. While his presidential prospects seem slim for November, it’s worth paying attention to RFK’s insights on crypto.

What are RFK Jr.’s thoughts on Bitcoin?

Last month, RFK Jr. took center stage at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

During his keynote address, he announced that, if elected, he would instruct the U.S. Treasury to purchase 550 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) daily until it reaches a reserve of at least 4 million Bitcoins.

Though some regard this proposal as unrealistic, I see merit in his perspective. Let’s examine why Bitcoin stands out among other cryptocurrencies.

What distinguishes Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is noteworthy for various reasons. It is a digital currency that cannot be physically held, unlike cash or coins. You can buy Bitcoin on platforms like Coinbase or Robinhood, or obtain it through mining.

RFK believes that an aggressive Bitcoin purchasing strategy could drive its price to potentially “hundreds of trillions of dollars.”

While I can’t assert that this valuation is feasible, I can understand why he views Bitcoin’s price as likely to fluctuate significantly. Similar to stocks, Bitcoin’s price is influenced by supply and demand dynamics.

Given that the maximum supply is capped at 21 million Bitcoins, it is often regarded as scarce and sometimes referred to as digital gold.

Acquiring 4 million Bitcoins would entail a considerable share of this total supply, potentially giving the U.S. leverage concerning the cryptocurrency’s market price.

Why should the U.S. Treasury consider investing in Bitcoin?

At present, cryptocurrencies are often viewed as speculative investments due to their unregulated nature and limited practical applications.

However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved various spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in January, indicating a shift in the government’s stance towards cryptocurrency.

Personally, I see investing in Bitcoin not as a far-fetched notion for the U.S. government. The Treasury already holds alternative assets like gold. Thus, allocating some resources to Bitcoin could enhance diversification.

At its current price of around $61,000, acquiring 4 million Bitcoins would amount to roughly $244 billion. Although this is a substantial investment, the Department of the Treasury has over $3.8 trillion in budgetary resources, according to USASpending.gov.

Moreover, should the U.S. Treasury successfully acquire a significant Bitcoin position, it could encourage other nations to explore cryptocurrency, which might subsequently impact Bitcoin’s value.

Additionally, this distinct approach to leveraging U.S. financial power could also influence crucial matters such as foreign policy and trade discussions.

For these reasons, I believe investing in Bitcoin presents considerable upside potential and is a wise strategy in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Adam Spatacco holds positions in Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool has investments in and recommends Bitcoin and Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool maintains a disclosure policy.

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