Moody's has assigned a Ba2 rating to New Hampshire's $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond, highlighting the volatility of Bitcoin as a key risk factor. This bond, structured by New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority, relies on 160% Bitcoin collateral with automatic liquidation triggers, rather than taxpayer funds or traditional revenue streams. The rating marks the first time a crypto-backed municipal-style bond has been assessed under standard credit frameworks globally. The bond's speculative-grade rating reflects the elevated risk associated with Bitcoin's price fluctuations. Moody's evaluation considered the operational and structural elements, including custody arrangements and liquidation mechanisms, but emphasized Bitcoin's volatility as the primary concern. This development signifies a significant step for digital assets entering traditional credit markets, as it represents the first formal evaluation of a Bitcoin-backed bond using conventional credit metrics.