Pakistan Bets on BTC: A Crypto Breakthrough in Emerging Markets, Understanding These 3 Signals
Recently, the announcement from Pakistan's crypto regulatory body can be regarded as the most milestone action in the crypto space for 2025—integrating BTC into economic infrastructure, utilizing a 20GW energy surplus for mining and AI, along with a previous minister's proposal to use BTC as national reserves. This move is not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a precise breakthrough for emerging markets.
First, we must clarify the core logic: energy surplus + crypto legalization = a win-win closed loop. Pakistan has allocated 2000 megawatts of electricity for mining in the first phase, transforming low-utilization coal-fired power plants into computing power centers, revitalizing idle energy while creating tax revenue and high-tech jobs through mining. This model of “energy monetization” is more efficient than merely exporting electricity. It is important to note that the core competitiveness of mining lies in electricity prices, which is akin to the logic that attracted mining sites in Sichuan's hydropower and Inner Mongolia's thermal power. A reserve of 20GW is sufficient to support its emergence as a significant global computing power node.
Secondly, incorporating BTC into national infrastructure + reserve proposals is the ultimate recognition of the value of crypto assets. This is no longer speculative behavior by retail investors or institutions but a strategic choice by sovereign nations viewing BTC as a hedge against local currency risk and an enhancement of the financial system. According to Moody's data, the growth rate of crypto users in emerging markets has far exceeded that in developed markets, with the core demand being convenience in cross-border payments and hedging against inflation. Pakistan's actions precisely hit this pain point.
Finally, this confirms the prediction that “emerging markets will lead the next wave of adoption.” While Europe and the U.S. are still engaged in regulatory battles, countries like Pakistan have already seized the opportunity through a combination of “crypto + AI + energy.” For the crypto space, this not only provides market support from the increased computing power but also signifies that the application boundaries of crypto assets are extending from investment products to sovereign economic infrastructure. $BTC {future}(BTCUSDT) $BNB {future}(BNBUSDT) $币安人生 {future}(币安人生USDT)
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