Bank of England Considers Bitcoin Reserves Amid Reform UK’s Push for Pro-Crypto Legislation and Tax Cuts

The Bank of England is reportedly considering adding Bitcoin to its reserves, following proposals by Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor highlighted this potential move as a major signal for institutional adoption. Reform UK introduced a bill aiming to establish a Bitcoin digital reserve at the Bank of England, cut the UK’s capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies from 24% to 10%, protect crypto users, allow tax payments in Bitcoin, and prevent banks from closing crypto holders’ accounts. Reform UK also became the UK’s first political party to accept crypto donations. Saylor praised Bitcoin as the ’ultimate form of capital,’ suggesting that institutional adoption could legitimize Bitcoin globally. Recent US regulations now allow banks to hold and trade crypto, raising expectations for similar actions worldwide. If the Bank of England adopts Bitcoin reserves, it would break from central banks’ traditional reliance on gold and government bonds, potentially setting a global precedent. The reforms could make Britain more attractive for entrepreneurs and tech innovation, though critics warn of possible reductions in government revenue. Bitcoin’s price is above $104,000, and further institutional moves could increase demand, boosting price momentum and market confidence.