Another Swedish Lawmakers Call for Bitcoin in National Reserves

In a move that underscores Sweden’s increasing interest in digital assets, a second Member of Parliament has officially proposed adding Bitcoin to the country's national reserves. The initiative mirrors similar efforts in the United States, where authorities have begun forming a strategic Bitcoin reserve through seized cryptocurrencies.

On Monday, Dennis Dioukarev, a representative of the Sweden Democrats in the Riksdag, formally addressed Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson with a written question advocating for a national strategy to accumulate Bitcoin via confiscated assets.

This inquiry arrives just days after Rickard Nordin, another Swedish MP, voiced similar concerns. On April 8, Nordin urged Svantesson to reconsider Sweden’s cautious stance on monetary reserves, citing Bitcoin’s growing relevance and strategic value.

“Several international players regard Bitcoin as a custodian and a hedge against inflation,” Nordin noted. “It is also an important way for freedom fighters to handle payments when under the oppression of authoritarian regimes.”

Together, both MPs are challenging Sweden’s traditionally conservative fiscal policies and advocating for alignment with a global shift toward digital finance. Their concerns highlight Bitcoin's potential role as both a geopolitical tool and a financial safeguard in times of economic uncertainty.

Although no official response from Finance Minister Svantesson has yet been made public, the rising number of voices within the Swedish government suggests growing momentum toward a national crypto reserve strategy.