The AfD party proposes to recognize Bitcoin as a national strategic asset, challenging the excessive regulation imposed by the MiCA framework.

The German Bundestag is preparing to examine a proposal that could reshape Germany’s approach to Bitcoin. Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), the main opposition party in the German parliament, has submitted an official motion opposing the overregulation of Bitcoin, arguing that the asset deserves special treatment compared to other digital assets.

The motion, filed on October 23, claims that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other cryptocurrencies and should not fall under the European regulatory framework known as Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). According to the document presented to the Bundestag, excessive regulation of Bitcoin service providers risks undermining Germany’s innovative capacity, financial freedom, and digital sovereignty.

The eurosceptic party argues that Bitcoin could serve as a financial safety net for Germany, similar to the role gold has historically played.

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