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Conversely, skeptics contend the entire effort is a political mirage, a symbolic gesture with limited practical implementation. Polls suggest that support among economists and policymakers is tepid; a February 2025 survey from the University of Chicago found no economist endorsing the idea that government-held Bitcoin would benefit the economy. Critics argue it’s a misguided attempt to resolve deeper issues—an example of government overreach and mismanagement undermining the core principles of decentralization that make Bitcoin valuable.