Former PayPal President Proposes Converting 0.1% of U.S. Gold Reserves Into Bitcoin

▲ Gold, Bitcoin (BTC)

Amid growing calls for a transformative change in the United States’ national asset management strategy, a former PayPal president has put forward a bold proposal suggesting that a portion of the nation’s gold reserves be converted into Bitcoin (BTC) to help secure future economic sovereignty.

According to cryptocurrency media outlet Benzinga on February 11 (local time), David Marcus, former president of PayPal and current CEO of Lightspark, argued that the U.S. government should convert a very small portion of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. Through social media, Marcus emphasized that the United States must embrace a new store of value for the digital age, asserting that such a strategic move would enhance the long-term stability of national finances. Marcus previously led digital payment innovation at PayPal and is now focused on developing Lightning Network technology to address scalability issues on the Bitcoin network.

Marcus advised that the asset transition should proceed very gradually to minimize market impact. Considering Bitcoin’s high volatility, he explained that a sudden influx of capital could disrupt the market, making it preferable to accumulate the asset incrementally starting with a very small allocation. “Even moving just 0.1% of the gold held by the United States into Bitcoin would send a tremendous signal of confidence to the digital asset market,” Marcus said, stressing the importance of controlling the pace.

The proposal is drawing significant attention as it coincides with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump strengthening its pro-cryptocurrency policy stance and advancing discussions on a strategic Bitcoin reserve. President Trump has previously expressed his ambition to make the United States the global capital of cryptocurrency and has signaled support for Senator Lummis’ proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve bill. Marcus predicted that government-level Bitcoin holdings could become an essential choice for maintaining dollar hegemony and securing leadership in the digital economy.

Financial experts suggest that if Marcus’ proposal is realized, Bitcoin’s status could be elevated beyond that of a simple investment asset to become part of the national financial system. Bitcoin is currently trading around the $68,000 range, but if national-level accumulation becomes visible, it could form a strong price support level alongside additional inflows from institutional investors. Marcus expressed confidence that gold and Bitcoin could form a complementary relationship, further strengthening the United States’ asset portfolio.

As discussions on asset diversification within the U.S. government gain momentum, Bitcoin’s strategic value continues to rise. While several procedural steps remain before any tangible policy implementation, successive proposals from industry leaders are acting as catalysts for integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. Global financial markets are closely watching whether digital assets can establish themselves as a core source of national wealth.

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