• Sweden may create a Bitcoin reserve as lawmakers file a proposal for state management of digital assets.
• The proposal suggests funding Sweden’s Bitcoin reserve with seized assets as legal rules allow wider confiscations.
• Sweden risks falling behind Nordic neighbors as Finland and Norway already include Bitcoin in state strategies.

Sweden may soon create a national Bitcoin reserve after a new parliamentary proposal was filed on October 1. Lawmakers Dennis Dioukarev and David Perez from the Sweden Democrats submitted the motion titled “A Swedish Bitcoin Strategy” (Motion 2025/26:793). The proposal calls for the government to study how a Bitcoin reserve could be established and which authority would manage it.

Seized Bitcoin Considered for Funding

The lawmakers suggested funding the reserve with Bitcoin already seized by authorities. Sweden currently holds no official Bitcoin, according to Bitbo. However, a new law introduced in November allows authorities to seize luxury assets, including crypto, even without a direct investigation. This gives the state a legal framework to collect and manage digital assets in the future.

Inflation Hedge and Payment Efficiency

Supporters of the proposal argue that Bitcoin could protect Sweden against inflation. They pointed to Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins. They also noted its fast transaction speed and lower costs compared to traditional banking systems. Lawmakers highlighted that Bitcoin has now become the world’s sixth-largest asset, ranking alongside silver and ahead of major corporations such as Tesla, Meta, and Amazon.

Nordic Competition and Global Trends

The motion also warned that Sweden risks falling behind other Nordic countries. Finland already manages seized Bitcoin, while Norway has integrated digital assets into sovereign wealth strategies. Globally, several governments have begun adding digital assets to reserves. The United States is developing a federal Bitcoin reserve using seized crypto. Kazakhstan has launched the Alem Crypto Fund, which has started purchasing digital assets including BNB. In Europe, the Czech Republic and Poland are also discussing similar strategies, while the UK and Finland already hold Bitcoin obtained from seizures.

Financial Security and Strategic Diversification

The proposal stressed that a Bitcoin reserve could strengthen Sweden’s resilience to global financial risks. Lawmakers argued that holding Bitcoin alongside traditional reserves such as gold and national currency could reduce exposure to economic shocks. Since Bitcoin is not tied to the monetary policy of any single state, it could reduce overall risk in Sweden’s reserve management.

Next Steps in Parliament

The Finance Committee will review the proposal later this month. If approved, Sweden would become the first Nordic country to hold a national Bitcoin reserve. The decision will mark an important step in how European nations approach digital assets within sovereign financial strategies.