In a striking development reported by COINOTAG News on April 16, Cointelegraph revealed that VanEck’s Research Director, Matthew Sigel, has introduced an innovative proposal aimed at alleviating the substantial U.S. debt burden, currently standing at approximately $14 trillion. Sigel presented the concept of “BitBonds” during the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Summit” held on April 15, 2025. This groundbreaking financial instrument is envisioned as a hybrid bond, predominantly composed of 90% traditional U.S. treasuries coupled with 10% Bitcoin exposure. The strategic aim is to engage both the U.S. Treasury Department and international investors seeking diversified assets.
Notably, Sigel emphasized that even in a hypothetical scenario where Bitcoin’s value plummets to zero, the implementation of BitBonds could facilitate cost-saving measures for the U.S. government in refinancing its looming debts over the next three years. This proposal underscores the growing intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrencies.