<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Pakistan had a rocky relationship with Bitcoin, initially banning trading but later softening stance.The country is now moving to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and allocate energy to mining.Critics debate motives behind this move, with some linking it to geopolitics and others to economic needs.Bitcoin adoption could address Pakistan's economic challenges like inflation and inefficient financial systems.While steps like a strategic reserve show progress, true change requires full legalization and mass adoption.Creating a national reserve is seen as a positive step, but true potential lies in broad Bitcoin adoption.A strategic reserve does not fully utilize Bitcoin's capabilities as a hedge against inflation and control.Mass adoption is crucial for Pakistan to leverage Bitcoin’s benefits across its economy and society.Strategic reserves are seen as a starting point towards embracing Bitcoin in a nation like Pakistan.The article discusses the importance of mass adoption for Bitcoin's true potential to be realized in Pakistan.