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Key Points: Central banks show declining interest in digital asset investments. 2.1% consider crypto investments in the next decade. Institutional investors increase digital asset allocations. Central bank interest in digital currencies significantly declined, per the Bank for International Settlements’ survey conducted in early 2025. Only 2.1% of central banks plan to invest in crypto within a decade, down from 15.9% last year. Central Banks Cut Cryptocurrency Investment Plans by 87% A Bank for International Settlements survey revealed a substantial drop in central banks’ interest in digital asset investments. Conducted between January and February 2025, the survey covered responses from 91 central banks. The survey found that only 2.1% of central banks would consider investing in cryptocurrencies within five to ten years. This marks a steep decrease from 15.9% the previous year, reflecting significant hesitancy in adopting digital assets. “In the 2025 BIS survey, only 2.1% of central banks indicated they would consider investing in cryptocurrencies within the next 5-10 years, a sharp drop from 15.9% in 2024,” said an analyst at Bank for International Settlements (BIS) source. While institutional investors aggressively increased their cryptocurrency holdings, central banks largely refrained. Market analysts suggest that regulatory and geopolitical concerns might deter central banks, despite private sector trends. Bitcoin’s Value Fluctuates Amid Central Bank Caution Did you know? Bitcoin, often regarded with skepticism by central banks, is seen as a credible investment by some financial institutions due to its inflation-hedge potential. As of April 15, 2025, Bitcoin’s price stands at $84,139.35, with a market capitalization of $1.67 trillion as per CoinMarketCap data. In recent adjustments, the currency experienced a 1.17% decrease in the last 24 hours but showed a 9.24% increase over the past week. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 19:08 UTC on April 15, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu analysts emphasize…

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