Simply Bitcoin Does France Want To Buy 420,000 Bitcoin?! [WHY NOW!!] | EP 1364
Oct 29, 2025
France is stirring the pot with a proposed exit tax on crypto holders, igniting debates on citizenship-based taxation. The UDR party aims to amass a substantial Bitcoin reserve, targeting 420,000 BTC over eight years. The conversation touches on Bitcoin's unique position attracting diverse political support, contrasting it with the surveillance risks tied to CBDCs. Insights into gold's influence on Bitcoin prices, recent Fed rate cuts, and market dynamics suggest an exciting potential for a Bitcoin rally ahead.
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France’s Exit Tax Threatens Savings
- France is proposing an exit tax to capture unrealized gains from citizens who move abroad.
- Optimist Fields warns this motivates holding value in Bitcoin to resist asset seizure.
Consider Bitcoin To Protect Wealth
- Follow the law but consider holding wealth in Bitcoin to make asset seizure harder.
- Optimist Fields argues Bitcoin offers stronger protection for savings versus on‑balance assets.
UDR’s 2% Bitcoin Reserve Proposal
- A small French opposition party (UDR) proposed a strategic reserve to accumulate 2% of Bitcoin supply.
- That plan equates to roughly 420,000 BTC to be bought over seven to eight years.
