The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) has proposed that Amazon implement a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The Washington, D.C.-based think tank promotes free market ideas and filed this proposal prior to Amazon’s April 2025 shareholder meeting.
The proposal raises concerns that inflation may erode the value of Amazon’s $88 billion in cash reserves. It claims that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which now shows inflation at 4.95%, drastically underestimates the true impact of currency depreciation. According to the NCPPR, real inflation might be roughly double the CPI figure, putting shareholder value at risk.
To mitigate this, the NCPPR recommends that Amazon allocate at least 5% of its assets to Bitcoin. The letter underlines Bitcoin’s amazing growth, including a 131% price increase in the last year and an astonishing 1,246% increase over five years. These data outperform standard investing options like corporate bonds by a large margin.
The proposal cites MicroStrategy as a successful example of corporate Bitcoin use. Since executing its Bitcoin strategy, MicroStrategy’s stock has outperformed Amazon by 537%. Other corporations, such as Tesla and Block, have also adopted Bitcoin, bolstering its status as a treasury asset.
Amazon has yet to officially respond to the suggestion. However, the corporation has already studied blockchain technology in sectors such as supply chain management, indicating a willingness to try new financial techniques.
The push for Bitcoin adoption mirrors a larger trend among corporations looking to diversify their asset portfolios. Recent examples include the AI business Genius Group and the mining company Marathon Digital, both of which have added Bitcoin to their treasuries as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
Amazon’s board of directors will consider the idea and decide whether to include it in the proxy statement for the upcoming shareholder meeting. If approved, shareholders will vote on the proposal in April 2025.
Proponents claim that incorporating Bitcoin into Amazon’s financial strategy might protect shareholder wealth while also positioning the corporation as a leader in embracing forward-thinking investment techniques.
