Simply Bitcoin “Nation-State Panic” Is Coming to Bitcoin?! | Simply Originals
Oct 2, 2025
Samson Mow, a prominent Bitcoin industry executive, discusses the rapid rise of nation-state Bitcoin adoption. He highlights Paraguay's central bank interest and Sweden's proposals for a national Bitcoin reserve. With forecasts suggesting Bitcoin could reach over $150K, Mow emphasizes the urgency for individuals to stack sats before governments outpace them. The conversation touches on the risks of not owning Bitcoin, the implications of sovereign debt on BTC accumulation, and the escalating momentum around state Bitcoin reserves.
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Gradual Then Suddenly: Nation-State FOMO
- Samson Mow argues nation-state Bitcoin adoption is shifting from slow to sudden as policy and programs accumulate.
- He predicts a rapid phase where governments quickly scramble to acquire Bitcoin, creating sharp market moves.
Paraguay As A Regional Domino
- Samson Mow points to Latin America as uniquely positioned due to energy, political stability, and need.
- He uses Paraguay as a potential domino that could trigger regional adoption.
Governments Broadly Exploring Bitcoin Reserves
- The episode highlights multiple countries and subnational governments exploring Bitcoin reserves, signaling growing legitimacy.
- Sweden, Paraguay, the U.S., Bhutan, and U.S. states illustrate a widening global push toward state-level stacking.