Value. Value. Value.
The price of gold has increased 22.5% this year.
Why? In turbulent times, investors seek safety, and they see value in gold. Unlike other metals, gold has been trusted as a store of value for thousands of years.
We live in a digital age, so it’s only natural that we have digital gold, too. Welcome to the world of cryptocurrency!
Just like gold answered the need for lasting value in the physical world, Bitcoin was created to meet that same need in the digital world.
It’s limited, easy to move, and built to store value over time. You don’t have to understand the technical details, just like you don’t have to understand how a gold bar is minted to know its worth. At its core, Bitcoin is about the same idea that made gold valuable: scarcity, trust, and lasting value.
Part of Bitcoin’s appeal is that it cuts out the middlemen. You don’t need a bank to store it or the government’s permission to move it. Bitcoin is limited in supply, easy to move across borders, and gives people direct control over their money, which is especially appealing in a world where inflation, currency devaluation, and banking restrictions are real risks.
One thing sets Bitcoin apart from anything else: it’s permanently limited. Only 21 million Bitcoin will ever exist, no more, no less. Already, about 19.7 million have been mined.
That leaves less than 7% of Bitcoin still to be created and the last new Bitcoin won’t be mined until around the year 2140. Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it the digital age’s rarest asset in a world where governments can print new money at will.
As Bitcoin starts to find its place in the financial world, the question remains: how ready are Americans to embrace it?
Our latest nationwide survey shows a nation that’s still deciding. The TIPP Poll was conducted at the end of March with 1,452 American adults. The credibility interval for the results is +/-2.6 percentage points.
While most Americans have yet to embrace cryptocurrency, a notable share, especially among Republicans, have already explored the nascent means of wealth creation.
Over one-quarter of Americans (27%) have either owned or currently own cryptocurrency. About one in six (17%) own it now, while one in ten (10%) have owned it in the past.
By party, Republicans are the most crypto-friendly, with one-third having some experience with the digital currency. Nearly a quarter (23%) of Republicans currently own crypto, and another 11% have owned it previously. On the other hand, 25% of Democrats and 23% of independents have crypto experience. The shares of Democrats and independents who own crypto currently are 17% and 12%, respectively.
Attitudes toward crypto aren't evenly spread — Americans with higher incomes tend to view digital assets more positively than others.
Overall, 22% of Americans have a “positive” view of crypto, 32% have a “negative” view, and 29% are “neutral.” Over one-third (38%) of households with $75K or more incomes have a positive view.
When it comes to believing in crypto’s long-term future, political differences sharpen: Republicans are significantly more optimistic than Democrats or Independents. Overall, a quarter (27%) consider cryptocurrency a good long-term investment. That includes 35% of Republicans, 24% of Democrats, and 19% of independents.
Among those with real-world investment experience, belief in crypto’s staying power runs even stronger. Nearly half of investors (48%) see it as a smart long-term bet, compared to only 17% of non-investors.
Every family understands the idea of saving for a rainy day. And countries do the same. They build reserves of valuable assets like gold or trusted currencies as a national safety net to stabilize the economy during turbulent times.
Put simply, reserves are savings; debt is what you owe. Just like families balance their savings accounts against mortgages and credit cards, nations balance reserves against national debt.
One major motivation for building a strong reserve is to keep the dollar’s value strong. When the world sees that the U.S. has deep reserves, it respects the dollar’s stability.
For generations, America's reserves have consisted of gold bars locked away in vaults and stacks of Treasury bonds. Today, the U.S. holds about 8,133 metric tons of gold, the largest reserve in the world, stored at Fort Knox, the Denver Mint, and the West Point Bullion Depository. With gold trading at around $3,348 per ounce, that gold stockpile is currently worth between $875 and $900 billion.
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the nation's first Bitcoin strategic reserve, signaling growing institutional acceptance of digital assets. With the creation of a Bitcoin reserve, the U.S. is quietly adding a new kind of "rainy day" savings–one built for the digital age. The nation's Bitcoin reserve has 198,000 Bitcoin worth just under $20 billion. El Salvador made headlines by adopting Bitcoin early. The nation has 5,700 Bitcoin worth roughly $540 million.
As America quietly builds its Bitcoin reserves, our survey shows a country still making up its mind about digital value. Some have even floated the idea of “Bitcoin bonds.” For example, when the Treasury sells a $100 bond, $90 would go toward regular spending, and $10 would quietly build the nation's Bitcoin reserve. If adopted, these bonds would blend old finance with new, strengthening the nation's long-term savings without raising taxes.
Public opinion matters, and our survey shows growing comfort in certain corners.
Overall, 24% favor the idea, 49% oppose it, and another 27% are unsure.
The idea of Bitcoin becoming part of America's strategic savings finds more support among Republicans (35%), reflecting a growing comfort with cryptocurrency at the policy level. Only 19% of Democrats and 17% of independents support the idea.
And once again, investors lead the way: nearly half believe Bitcoin deserves a place in the U.S. government's official financial reserves.
Step by step, Bitcoin is moving from curiosity to credibility, and the race to store value is just beginning.
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TIPP Market Brief – April 28, 2025
Your Morning Snapshot
📊 Market Snapshot
- S&P 500: 5,525.21 – ▲ 0.74%
- 10-Year Yield: 4.25% – ▼ 3 basis points
- Crude Oil (WTI): $63.17 – ▲ 0.61%
- Bitcoin (BTC): $92,991.51 ▼
- US Dollar Index (USD): 99.70 – ▲ 0.23%
- Gold: $3,319.90 – ▼ 0.86%
Tickers: $SPX | $TNX | $WTIC | $BTCUSD | $USD | $GOLD
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News & Headlines
Why VeriSign Stock Soared Friday—Howard Smith, The Motley Fool
Should Investors Follow Buffett Into VeriSign Stock?—Will Healy, The Motley Fool
🧠 Macro Insight
Markets enter a pivotal week with stocks nearing pre-tariff highs as attention shifts to Big Tech earnings, GDP, inflation, and the April jobs report. Last week's strong rebound lifted sentiment, but uncertainty around tariffs and economic growth still clouds the outlook. Investors remain cautiously optimistic as key data and earnings flood in.
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