2025-12-30 06:27:15

Recently, Switzerland made a big splash—launching a nationwide referendum to include Bitcoin in the constitution. It sounds a bit crazy, but upon closer inspection, this country's strategic positioning in the crypto space is definitely worth paying attention to.

Why is Switzerland so proactive? Simply put, they've had their eyes on Bitcoin for a long time. Over 1,200 blockchain companies are based across the country, with Zug, in particular, gathering a large number of crypto and blockchain enterprises, earning it the nickname "Crypto Valley." In such an ecosystem, the strategic importance of Bitcoin becomes increasingly clear—decentralization, fixed supply, and independence from single institutions—these features are especially attractive in today's reshaping global financial landscape.

How exactly are they pushing this forward? The Swiss Federal Council officially registered the "Bitcoin Initiative" on December 31, 2024, aiming to amend Article 99, Paragraph 3 of the constitution to make Bitcoin, like gold, part of the national bank reserves. It sounds simple, but the actual process isn't easy—advocacy groups need to gather 100,000 valid signatures within 18 months (by June 30, 2026).

What’s the current progress? As of November 2025, they have collected 15,000 signatures. Although there's still a gap to reach the goal, the fact that so many supporters have been gathered so quickly indicates a high level of market recognition for this initiative. This is not just Switzerland's move; it’s also a signal that the global crypto market is re-evaluating Bitcoin’s status.

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SelfRugger

· 8h ago

Damn, Switzerland is really crazy. Writing a constitution for Bitcoin? This pace is a bit intense. With constitutional-level recognition, Bitcoin has truly turned the tables. Finally, a mainstream country has stepped up. 15,000 signatures are only just over half, but the momentum is unstoppable... Traditional finance should be on alert. The confidence of Crypto Valley is not just talk; the ecosystem's completeness can't be seen domestically. These Swiss people really understand. Ten years ago, anyone talking about Bitcoin was considered a fool. Now it's written into the constitution. If it really passes... will a bunch of countries follow suit later?

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BlockchainBouncer

· 9h ago

Switzerland's move is truly brilliant—writing Bitcoin into the constitution... daring to think and dare to do. --- Zug is really a holy land in the crypto world, with 1200 companies, oh my. --- 15k signatures out of 100k, still need to push further, the community's enthusiasm is indeed there. --- Decentralized supply remains constant, in simple terms, it's the ultimate answer to anti-inflation. --- Constitutional-level recognition—this is the government leaving itself a backup plan. --- Switzerland's move has slapped other countries in the face; truly visionary. --- Gathering 15k signatures in just 18 months shows there are still quite a few Bitcoin believers. --- Reshaping the financial landscape definitely requires assets like Bitcoin as an anchor—no doubt. --- Is the gold status about to be shaken? If this happens, the whole world will follow suit. --- Crypto Valley is not just a name; the ecosystem chain is so complete... it's hard not to succeed.

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DeFiDoctor

· 9h ago

15,000 signatures look quite promising, but we need to double-check this data—at this rate, can we reach 100,000 in 18 months? The liquidity indicator is a bit concerning. From a clinical perspective, Switzerland's recent moves have indeed opened up a grand narrative, but the final test will be whether it can pass the referendum—high support doesn't necessarily mean strong execution. Regular policy reviews are recommended. Speaking of which, if the constitutional amendment to recognize Bitcoin actually happens, the global financial landscape would need to be reshuffled. But it's too early to tell; we're still in the observation stage. Comparing gold and Bitcoin, this logic has a big flaw—both are fundamentally in different categories of reserve assets. There might be strategic complications hidden here. 1200 blockchain companies clustering in Switzerland sounds impressive, but how many of them can actually generate value? Many might just be symptoms of capital outflow risks. If it really happens, central banks around the world won't sit still. This risk warning could flash a hundred lights.

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