What Central Banks Really Think About Holding Bitcoin
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Central banks show declining interest in digital assets over the next decade. Gold remains the top safe-haven asset among global reserve managers. Kiyosaki warns of rising financial risks for stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. A new global survey of central bank reserve managers has shown a decline in interest in digital asset investments over the medium term, contrary to public narratives suggesting increasing institutional adoption. This finding contradicts public narratives about growing institutional crypto adoption, showing banks favoring gold instead. Central Bank Survey Reveals Declining Crypto Interest The annual reserve management survey conducted by Central Banking between January and February 2025 found that only 2.1% of central banks are considering digital asset investments within the next five to ten years. This is a dramatic drop from 15.9% reported in the previous year’s survey. None of the 91 central banks surveyed, collectively managing more than $7 trillion in reserves, currently hold any cryptocurrency or digital asset. 91 central banks around the world have no digital asset investments, and more than half oppose Bitcoin strategic reserves.#MiniLab #BTC pic.twitter.com/qyfsR6wN0B — Mini Lab (@Minilaboratory) April 15, 2025 While 23% were unsure if Bitcoin is a viable investment and 11.6% see digital currencies gaining credibility, actual adoption interest plunged. Related: Robert Kiyosaki Links Gold Highs & BTC Strength to Systemic Risk How Many Central Banks Support Bitcoin Reserves? Only one central bank expressed support when asked about the possibility of creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve. A majority, 50 institutions or 59.5%, opposed the idea, while 33 respondents, accounting for 39.3%, remained undecided. The survey period before the March executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump proposing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, although earlier discussions were initiated in January. Why Are Central Banks Boosting Gold Reserves Instead? Despite the lack of movement on…
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