Goldman Sachs CEO: Bitcoin could become a store of value similar to gold
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Goldman Sachs CEO: Bitcoin could become a store of value similar to gold
David Solomon believes BTC is primarily a speculative investment, but acknowledges that BTC investment has potential value.
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David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, said that BTC is "very likely" to become a gold-like store of value, but he also reiterated his cautious stance toward this flagship crypto asset.
Solomon said in a CNBC interview on July 30: "I've never been critical of BTC, but I still think BTC is primarily a speculative investment because it doesn't have use cases."
However, Solomon acknowledged the potential for BTC as a store of value and described its underlying blockchain technology as "super interesting." Blockchain technology itself could help digitize the financial system and eliminate many uncertainties.
Under Solomon's leadership, Goldman Sachs has remained highly proactive in the crypto asset space.
In 2021, the firm launched a crypto asset trading desk, signaling its determination to explore digital assets. At the time, Solomon stated that BTC's market capitalization would eventually catch up to—and surpass—gold, though he maintained a cautious view, considering BTC a speculative asset.
Despite mixed signals, Goldman Sachs' commitment to digital assets is evident. The company plans to launch three tokenized projects by the end of this year, focusing on the U.S. and European markets.
Moreover, Goldman Sachs is working to build a marketplace for tokenized assets, further solidifying its position in the digital asset arena.
Solomon's comments come amid growing discussions about BTC’s potential as a reserve asset and store of value for individuals, corporations, and even nations.
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, believes the first nation to begin accumulating BTC through fiat currency issuance is most likely to become the world’s new superpower.
Saylor also emphasized that BTC could help countries—including the United States—eliminate their ever-growing national debt within two decades.
Senator Cynthia Lummis similarly believes BTC can help the U.S. reduce its rising debt burden, and she has introduced a new bill aiming to designate BTC as a strategic reserve asset for the United States—one that can only be used to reduce national debt.
On July 30, Lummis reiterated her views on social media, noting that the U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, while BTC could help bring it under control.
A CNBC host emphasized during Solomon’s interview that the flagship crypto asset has become an important political issue, with both Democrats and Republicans adopting increasingly supportive positions toward the industry.
Former U.S. President Trump recently spoke at the BTC 2024 conference, and his remarks have left many industry insiders more optimistic about regulatory clarity in the coming months and years.
Trump has gained strong support from the crypto and tech sectors, as many believe he will implement progressive policies. Industry leaders have publicly endorsed him and criticized the current administration’s approach.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly reversing the government’s cautious stance on crypto assets and engaging with the industry to seek friendlier positioning.
However, some remain skeptical, arguing that Harris needs to take more decisive actions, such as changing the leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to shift public perception.
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