Jason Lowery, a U.S. Space Force major and author of the widely discussed thesis Softwar, has once again taken to social media to advocate for Bitcoin as the world's next reserve asset. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Lowery emphasized that the choice of a global reserve cryptocurrency will not be determined by the United States alone, but by the preferences of other major geopolitical players — particularly the BRICS nations, which are actively seeking alternatives to dollar-dominated systems.
BRICS Won't Accept a 'CEO-Controlled' Coin
Lowery posed a pointed rhetorical question: “Do you really think BRICS is interested in adding a meme coin to their reserves, or one controlled by an American CEO? Do you believe they’d choose a USD stablecoin issued by an American company trying to position itself as a neo-Federal Reserve Bank?”
These remarks are widely interpreted as a veiled criticism of Ripple Labs, which has been accused of spending millions lobbying to include XRP in the still-developing U.S. national digital asset stockpile. Zap CEO Jack Mallers recently claimed that Ripple is actively trying to undermine the strategic Bitcoin reserve proposal.
Lowery stressed that any crypto asset controlled by a single company, CEO, or subject to U.S. sanctions cannot truly serve as a neutral global reserve. In contrast, Bitcoin operates as a permissionless, decentralized network that relies only on electricity and internet connectivity.“Bitcoin operates beyond U.S. control — and that's exactly why our global competitors will choose it,” he wrote.
'The Next Global Reserve Asset Will Be Chosen by Other Nations'
Lowery defined the nature of a reserve asset: “The next global reserve asset, by definition, will be the one chosen by other nations — particularly our global competitors. And BRICS will almost certainly favor the asset that offers the greatest independence from U.S. influence.”
This logic extends beyond stablecoins or corporate-backed tokens. He argued that Bitcoin's provable scarcity (capped at 21 million coins) and its censorship-resistant transaction layer make it the only candidate that satisfies the requirements of rival powers like China, Russia, and India.
Lowery has a history of criticizing U.S. government policy toward Bitcoin. In December 2024, he condemned the potential sale of 19,799.989 BTC by the U.S. government, calling it a “huge strategic mistake” and warning that authorities “have no idea what they own.”
His latest comments reignite debate over whether Bitcoin can realistically serve as a sovereign reserve asset. Supporters point to its neutrality and global liquidity; skeptics cite price volatility and energy consumption as barriers. Nevertheless, as BRICS continues to explore non-dollar settlement mechanisms, Lowery's argument that Bitcoin's independence from U.S. control is its ultimate strength may gain further traction among policymakers seeking to reduce dollar dependency.