Canada Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies

Canada leads in crypto adoption with robust ETF markets and progressive regulations, holding minimal Bitcoin from seizures, with talks of a strategic reserve emerging in 2025.

🪙 Bitcoin Reserves

~20–100 BTC from seizures
Valued at ~$2M–$10M (May 2025)

⚖️ Regulatory Stance

Friendly
Progressive policies with strict AML/CFT compliance

🏛️ Government Activity

Liquidates seized BTC; approved multiple crypto ETFs
Exploring strategic Bitcoin reserve (2025)

Canada Cryptocurrency Profile

Country	BTC Reserves	% of Global Holdings	Legal Status	Last Updated	Key Policies
Canada	~20–100 BTC Estimated	~0.0005%	Friendly	2025-05-20	CSA regulates crypto trading platforms (CTPs) as securities dealers; mandatory registration since 2020 FINTRAC enforces AML/CFT compliance for VASPs under PCMLTFA; Travel Rule implemented (2025) 13 Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs approved (e.g., Purpose Bitcoin ETF, C$2.6B AUM); tax-sheltered accounts supported Capital gains tax: 50% of crypto gains taxed at personal income rate (15–33%); business income taxed fully Crypto not legal tender; only CAD accepted; Bitcoin ~30%, stablecoins ~50% in trading volume ~30M Canadians (~75% of population) use crypto; $900M in crypto revenue projected (2025) Talks of strategic Bitcoin reserve post-Trudeau resignation; no official policy yet (2025) Vancouver passes Bitcoin-friendly motion to explore BTC payments and investments (Dec 2024)

Canada Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies

🪙 Bitcoin Reserves

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Canada Cryptocurrency Profile

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